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Leonid Arkadevich Taranenko (Russian: Леонид Аркадьевич Тараненко, born June 13, 1956) is a former Soviet/Belarusian weightlifter and coach.[1] His 266 kg clean and jerk in 1988 was the heaviest lift in competition for 33 years,[2] until Lasha Talakhadze exceeded it, lifting 267 at the 2021 World Weightlifting Championships.

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Weightlifting career

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Taranenko in 1986

Taranenko trained at VSS Uradzhai in Minsk. His first major success took place at the 1980 Olympics, when, competing for the Soviet Union, he won the gold medal in the 110 kilogram class with a 422.5 kg total.[3]

He was unable to compete in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles due to the Soviet boycott, but competed in the 1984 Friendship Games, where he won the 110 kg class with a world record total of 442.5 kg, exceeding the winning total in Los Angeles (by Norberto Oberburger) by 52.5 kg.

After this, Taranenko moved up to the super-heavyweight class. Lifting in Canberra, Australia on November 26, 1988, he set a world record of 266 kg in the clean and jerk, and 476 kg in the total, having lifted 210 kg in the snatch.

While these results are no longer recognized as official world records due to subsequent restructuring of the competitive weight classes (in 1993, 1998 and 2018), as of 2019, his 266 kg clean and jerk remained the highest ever achieved in competition till broken December 2021 by Lasha Talakhadze’s 267 kg, while his total of 476 kg remained the highest ever achieved until broken by Lasha Talakhadze of Georgia at the 2019 World Weightlifting Championships while also setting the new clean and jerk record of 264 kg for the restructured weight classes. He achieved this by breaking Hossein Rezazadeh's world record from 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens for 263.5 kg.

In 1992, Taranenko represented the Unified Team at the Olympics in Barcelona. He took the silver medal in the super-heavyweight class with a total of 425 kg.

Taranenko's other victories include the 110 kg class titles at the 1980 World and European championships, and super-heavyweight titles at the 1990 World championship and 1988, 1991, and 1996 European championships.

Taranenko has served as a coach for female weightlifters in India.

In 2017, Taranenko admitted having used performance-enhancing drugs.[4]

Career bests

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  • Snatch: 210 kg in the class over 110 kg
  • Clean and jerk: 266 kg (No longer an official world record due to restructuring of weight classes)
  • Total: 442.5 kg (200 + 242.5) 1984 at the Friendship Games in Varna, Bulgaria, 110 kg class
  • Total: 476 kg (210 + 266), at Canberra, Australia on November 26, 1988, 110+ kg class.
  • Back Squat: 380 kg with a two-second pause at the bottom
  • Front Squat: 300 kg for three reps
  • Olympic Press: 230 kg

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Major result

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Year Venue Weight Snatch (kg) Clean & Jerk (kg) Total Rank
1 2 3 Rank 1 2 3 Rank
Olympic Games
1980 Soviet Union Moscow, Soviet Union 110 kg 182.5 182.5 190 2 220 235 240 1 422.5 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1992 Spain Barcelona, Spain +110 kg 187.5 187.5 -- 2 232.5 237.5 242.5 2 425 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
1996 United States Atlanta, United States +108 kg -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
World Championships
1979 Greece Thessaloniki, Greece 110 kg 175 182.5 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 220 5 402.5 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
1980 Soviet Union Moscow, Soviet Union 110 kg 182.5 182.5 190 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 220 235 240 1st place, gold medalist(s) 422.5 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1985 Sweden Södertälje, Sweden +110 kg 185 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 232.5 5 417.5 4
1986 Bulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria +110 kg 200 2nd place, silver medalist(s) -- -- --
1987 Czechoslovakia Ostrava, Czechoslovakia +110 kg 202.5 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 245 257.5 265.5 1st place, gold medalist(s) 467.5 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
1990 Hungary Budapest, Hungary +110 kg 195 1st place, gold medalist(s) 255 1st place, gold medalist(s) 450 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1993 Australia Melbourne, Australia +108 kg 185 190 195 4 232.5 242.5 -- 5 422.5 4
European Championships
1980 Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Belgrade, Yugoslavia 110 kg 190 1st place, gold medalist(s) 230 1st place, gold medalist(s) 420 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1985 Poland Katowice, Poland +110 kg 185 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 230 1st place, gold medalist(s) 415 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
1986 East Germany Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany +110 kg 195 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 242.5 1st place, gold medalist(s) 437.5 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
1988 United Kingdom Cardiff, United Kingdom +110 kg 207.5 1st place, gold medalist(s) 255 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 462.5 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1990 Denmark Ålborg, Denmark +110 kg 205 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 247.5 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 452.5 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
1991 Poland Władysławowo, Poland +110 kg 200 1st place, gold medalist(s) 247.5 1st place, gold medalist(s) 447.5 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1996 Norway Stavanger, Norway +108 kg 180 180 182.5 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 220 227.5 232.5 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 415 1st place, gold medalist(s)
USSR Weightlifting Championships
Summer Spartakiad of the Soviet Union
Cup of the Soviet Union

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Leonid Taranenko (born 13 June 1956) is a retired Soviet and Belarusian weightlifter who competed in the heavyweight and super-heavyweight categories, achieving Olympic gold in 1980 and silver in 1992 while setting 26 world records, including a 266 kg clean and jerk in 1988 that remained the heaviest competition lift in history for 33 years. Born in Malorita, Brest Region, in what is now , Taranenko began as a teenager after choosing it over other sports like throwing and wrestling, training initially under coach Peter Satyukov and later under Ivan Logvinovich, who discovered him in 1974 at a in Borisov. Following his father's death, he worked as a milling machine operator while pursuing his athletic career, emerging as a dominant force in Soviet during the late and . Taranenko's breakthrough came at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, where he won in the 110 kg category with a total lift of 422.5 kg, earning the title of Honored Master of Sport of the USSR and receiving the Order of the Red Banner of Labor. He secured multiple medals, including in 1980 and 1990, silver in 1987, and in 1979, alongside European titles in 1980, 1988, 1991, and 1992. In the super-heavyweight class, he claimed silver at the 1992 Olympics with a total of 425 kg, competing for the Unified Team. Throughout his career, Taranenko established 21 world records in the division—10 in snatch, three in , and eight in total—and five in super-heavyweight, with his 1988 marks of 209 kg snatch, 266 kg , and 475 kg total set at the World Championships in , , standing as benchmarks of strength for decades. He also won Soviet national titles in 1979 and 1983, along with the Druzhba-84 tournament, and was awarded the for his contributions to sport. After failing to qualify for the 1996 Olympics, Taranenko retired from competition and transitioned to coaching, serving as a for the Indian national women's weightlifting team and later as for aspects of their program before returning to . He now works as a sports and coach in , continuing to influence the sport through mentorship and administrative roles.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Leonid Taranenko was born on June 13, 1956, in Malorita, a small center in the Brest Region of the (now ). During his early years, Taranenko faced significant family hardship when his father died unexpectedly, leaving his mother to single-handedly raise him and his , Yuri. In this rural Soviet community, marked by the economic challenges of post-World War II reconstruction and collectivized agriculture in the 1950s and 1960s, the family relied on modest means to sustain themselves. To contribute to the household, Taranenko began working as a milling operator immediately after , reflecting the practical demands placed on young people in such working-class, agrarian settings during the era. This period shaped his resilient character amid the broader socioeconomic context of Soviet rural life, where state-supported education and labor were central to family survival and community stability.

Introduction to weightlifting

Leonid Taranenko's introduction to occurred during his teenage years in , influenced by local sports culture. Growing up amid family hardships that instilled a strong , Taranenko was drawn to the sport as a means of physical and personal development, eventually choosing weightlifting over competing interests from coaches in and wrestling. His early training began under the guidance of his first coach, Peter Satyukov, who introduced him to the fundamentals of the sport starting in 1972 at a sports school in . Satyukov emphasized basic techniques, such as proper form in lifts and the importance of , helping Taranenko build a solid foundation through consistent, structured sessions that focused on gradual strength progression rather than intensity. As Taranenko advanced, he transitioned to the mentorship of Ivan Logvinovich, a volunteer coach and with a PhD in technical sciences, who recognized his exceptional potential for Olympic-level competition at the of the voluntary sports society "" in Borisov on 18 February 1974. Logvinovich's innovative approach, combining scientific principles with rigorous training, propelled Taranenko's development, marking a pivotal shift toward elite preparation. During his youth, Taranenko's physical build rapidly evolved to support the demands of lifting, reflecting disciplined nutrition and training that enhanced his natural power and leverage.

Weightlifting career

Early competitions and rise to prominence

Leonid Taranenko made his competitive debut on February 18, 1974, at the of the Urozhai society in Borisov, Belarus, representing the "Harvest" voluntary society. This event marked a pivotal moment, transitioning him from local training to structured national competition in the heavyweight category. Throughout the mid-1970s, Taranenko established himself in the 110 kg class through consistent performances at Soviet domestic meets. A notable early achievement came at the 1976 European Junior Championships, where he secured the gold medal in the total lift in the super-heavyweight (+110 kg) division, alongside silver medals in the snatch and . These results highlighted his potential as a prospect within the Soviet system. Taranenko's progression accelerated with podium finishes at the USSR Weightlifting Championships: in the class in 1977, silver in 1978, and gold in 1979. Under the guidance of his first coach, Peter Satyukov, he refined his technique during this formative phase, focusing on strength development and competition readiness that positioned him for elite international contention by the late .

Olympic participations

Leonid Taranenko's Olympic career began at the Games, where he represented the in the men's 110 kg class. Selected for the national team in 1975 after strong domestic performances, Taranenko underwent rigorous pre-Olympic training under coach Logvinovich, involving over six hours of daily sessions focused on technical precision and strength building to peak for the home Games. In the competition, he secured the gold medal with a total lift of 422.5 kg, comprising a 182.5 kg snatch and a world-record 240 kg , outperforming Bulgaria's Valentin Khristov by 17.5 kg and setting two Olympic records in the process. Taranenko's path to further Olympic success was interrupted by geopolitical events and personal setbacks. The Soviet-led boycott of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, involving 15 nations in retaliation for the 1980 U.S.-led , prevented his participation during a peak competitive period when he dominated the category. Similarly, an injury sidelined him from the 1988 Games, where the did compete but without his presence in the super-heavyweight field. Returning after a four-year hiatus, Taranenko competed for the Unified Team at the 1992 Olympics in the men's +110 kg super-heavyweight class, earning selection through consistent national and international results post-recovery. His preparation emphasized longevity and injury management, drawing on Soviet-style to maintain power at age 36. He lifted a total of 425 kg for the —a 187.5 kg snatch and 237.5 kg —finishing behind teammate Aleksandr Kurlovich's dominant 450 kg but ahead of Germany's Manfred Nerlinger. This performance marked one of the longest spans between Olympic medals in history, highlighting Taranenko's resilience.

World and European championships

Leonid Taranenko's career in the World and was marked by multiple medals, showcasing his prowess in the and super-heavyweight divisions while contributing to the Soviet Union's and later the Unified Team's overwhelming dominance in international during the era and beyond. His international debut at the senior level came with a at the 1979 World Championships in the 110 kg class. In 1980, Taranenko secured gold at the European Championships in the 110 kg class with a total of 420 kg (snatch 190 kg, 230 kg), held in , . Later that year, he won the gold—coinciding with the Olympic event in —in the same , lifting a total of 422.5 kg (snatch 182.5 kg, 240 kg). After overcoming injuries, Taranenko returned strongly in the late 1980s, earning silver at the 1987 World Championships in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, in the +110 kg class. At the 1988 European Championships in Solingen, West Germany, he claimed gold in the +110 kg super-heavyweight class with an impressive total of 462.5 kg (snatch 207.5 kg, clean and jerk 255 kg). Two years later, in 1990, he captured the World Championship title in the super-heavyweight division at the event in Budapest, Hungary, achieving a total of 450 kg (snatch 195 kg, clean and jerk 255 kg). Taranenko continued to excel into the , winning golds in in Władysławowo, (total 447.5 kg: snatch 200 kg, 247.5 kg), and in 1992 in Reykjavik, (specific lifts not detailed in primary records). He added another European gold in 1996 in Stavanger, (total 415 kg: snatch 182.5 kg, 232.5 kg), demonstrating remarkable longevity at age 40. His achievements in these annual competitions, including two World golds, two silvers, one bronze, and five European golds, underscored the Soviet bloc's technical and physical superiority in the sport, often outlifting competitors by significant margins.
YearEventWeight ClassRankSnatch (kg)Clean & Jerk (kg)Total (kg)
1979World Championships110 kgBronze---
1980European Championships110 kgGold190230420
1980World Championships110 kgGold182.5240422.5
1987World Championships+110 kgSilver---
1988European Championships+110 kgGold207.5255462.5
1990World Championships+110 kgGold195255450
1991European Championships+110 kgGold200247.5447.5
1992European Championships+110 kgGold---
1996European Championships+110 kgGold182.5232.5415

Records and achievements

World records

Leonid Taranenko established a total of 26 world records in , with 11 in the snatch, 5 in the clean and jerk, and 10 in the total—21 in the heavyweight category (10 snatch, 3 clean & jerk, 8 total) and 5 in the super-heavyweight category (1 snatch, 2 clean & jerk, 2 total). These achievements highlighted his dominance during the Soviet era, often set amid major international competitions, and many endured for decades in the absence of direct challengers in the super heavyweight division, though several became unofficial after IWF weight class restructurings in 1992. His breakthrough came at the in , where he set world records of 240 kg in the and 422.5 kg in the total, securing the gold medal and outlifting his closest rival by 17.5 kg. Taranenko continued to elevate the standards throughout the 1980s, progressively breaking his own marks in domestic and international meets, such as the 1983 Soviet Championships in (snatch: 196.5 kg; : 242 kg) and the 1984 European Championships in Varna (snatch: 200 kg; total: 442.5 kg). A pinnacle arrived in 1987 at the in , , with a 265.5 kg world record. This was surpassed by his own 266 kg lift the following year at the Samboy Chips Cup in , —a feat that stood as the heaviest in competition history for 33 years until achieved 267 kg at the 2021 . At the same 1988 event, Taranenko also lifted 209 kg in the snatch and set a total of 475 kg, further cementing his legacy despite subsequent IWF restructurings in 1992 that rendered several marks unofficial.

Career bests and notable lifts

Leonid Taranenko achieved his career bests in the super heavyweight category during the late , culminating in lifts that remain among the heaviest ever recorded in competition. His personal best snatch was 209 kg, lifted at a major tournament in , , in November 1988. In the same competition, he set his best at 266 kg, a mark that stood as the heaviest verified clean and jerk in international competition for over three decades until surpassed in 2021. These lifts combined for a career total best of 475 kg, establishing Taranenko's peak performance at age 32. Taranenko's lifts showed steady progression throughout his career, reflecting improvements in technique and strength under Soviet regimens. Early in his international career, he totaled 422.5 kg at the 1980 Olympics in the (110 kg) category, with a 182.5 kg snatch and 240 kg . By 1983, his total had risen to 435 kg in the class, and he reached 467.5 kg in 1987 at the World Championships as a . This upward trajectory peaked in 1988, more than doubling his early totals from 1977 (377.5 kg) and highlighting his adaptation to heavier bodyweights and advanced programming. Taranenko's bodyweight fluctuated significantly across categories, influencing his competitive placements and lift strategies. He began in the 110 kg heavyweight class, competing near the upper limit around 110-120 kg in the early 1980s, which allowed him to dominate against lighter s but limited absolute poundage potential. By the mid-1980s, he transitioned to the (+110 kg) division, bulking to 140-147 kg, which enabled greater leverages for his record-setting lifts but shifted him into more competitive fields against international giants. Among his notable attempts, Taranenko pushed boundaries with a 270 kg in 1987 at the European Weightlifting Cup Gala, successfully cleaning the weight to his shoulders but failing in phase after securing a 266 kg lift earlier in the session. This bold progression underscored his aggressive approach to record attempts, even as it highlighted the physical limits of the era's equipment and anti-doping scrutiny.
Lift TypeBest (kg)YearLocationBodyweight (kg)
Snatch2091988Canberra, ~147
Clean & Jerk2661988Canberra, ~147
Total4751988Canberra, ~147

Later career

Health challenges and comeback

Following his gold medal win at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, Leonid Taranenko faced a sudden and severe illness that threatened his life and nearly derailed his career. The condition, which severely impaired his mobility and required several complicated surgeries, forced him to miss the 1982 World Championships in Moscow. Despite the life-threatening nature of the illness and the extensive medical interventions, Taranenko's resilience and strong physical foundation enabled a gradual recovery in the early 1980s, marking what has been described as a "rebirth" that allowed him to resume training. By 1984, Taranenko had staged a remarkable comeback, capturing the gold medal at the in , signaling his return to elite form after years of rehabilitation. This resurgence culminated in extraordinary performances later in the decade, including setting world records at the 1988 World Championships in , , with a 266 kg and a 476 kg total lift. His achievements extended into the 1990s, where he earned a in the super-heavyweight class at the 1992 Olympics, lifting a total of 425 kg. Taranenko's ability to secure Olympic medals both before (1980 gold) and after (1992 silver) such a profound health crisis distinguishes him as the only 20th-century weightlifter to achieve this feat, underscoring the profound impact of his recovery on the sport's history. However, persistent physical tolls from his career led to his retirement in 1996 after failing to qualify for the Olympics, concluding a 20-year competitive tenure at age 40.

Coaching and post-retirement activities

Following his retirement from competitive in 1996 after failing to qualify for the Olympics due to health issues, Leonid Taranenko transitioned into coaching, serving as of the Belarus national weightlifting team from 1997 to 2001. In this role, he focused on rebuilding the team amid challenges such as athlete disqualifications and limited resources, drawing on his experience as a former Olympic champion and holder to emphasize technical precision in lifts like the . He also worked as a sports consultant in , providing guidance on training methodologies informed by his own record-setting achievements, such as the 266 kg . In the early 2000s, Taranenko extended his expertise internationally as a consultant for the Indian women's weightlifting team, preparing athletes for the 2004 Olympics. His contributions included adapting his heavyweight techniques to lighter categories, helping develop athletes' strength and form based on his competitive insights from setting multiple world records. However, in 2004, following doping violations by two Indian lifters at the Games, Taranenko was sacked from his position alongside the national coach, with no personal admission of involvement at the time. As of 2025, Taranenko continues his consultancy work in Belarusian , based in , where he advises on athlete development and program strategies.

Personal life and legacy

Personal life

Taranenko has been married to his wife Vika since 1987, who provided support throughout his career. After his father's death, he helped raise his while working to support the family.

Doping controversies

In the , Soviet was deeply embedded in a state-sponsored doping program that systematically provided athletes with anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing substances to enhance competitive edge, as documented in declassified plans from the era targeting Olympic success. This program, which originated in wrestling and disciplines, involved medical supervision and precise administration protocols, reflecting the broader Cold War-era emphasis on sporting supremacy. Taranenko's during this period, marked by multiple world records and Olympic medals, unfolded within this institutionalized framework, where such practices were normalized and concealed from international scrutiny. Taranenko's post-competitive coaching role in became embroiled in controversy in 2004 amid allegations of administering banned substances to female weightlifters preparing for the Olympics. Indian lifter Pratima Kumari, who tested positive for doping prior to the Games, publicly accused Taranenko and national coach Pal Singh of providing her with injections containing prohibited drugs, claiming they contributed to her failed drug test and subsequent ban. Sanamacha Chanu, another athlete under their guidance, also tested positive after competing, finishing fourth in the 53 kg category before her medal hopes were dashed. In response, the Indian swiftly terminated Taranenko's on August 24, 2004, citing a loss of confidence, while the blacklisted him and imposed lifetime bans on and three implicated lifters. later reiterated the accusations against Taranenko in 2011, alleging he directly supplied drugs to the women's team during training in . These events have cast a shadow over Taranenko's legacy, fueling ongoing debates about the legitimacy of his achievements, such as the 266 kg world record set in 1988, amid revelations of pervasive doping in Soviet . Critics argue that the era's systemic enhancements undermine the authenticity of records from that time, though Taranenko's technical prowess remains acknowledged in . The controversies highlight broader ethical challenges in international coaching and the long-term repercussions of state-driven performance manipulation.

Honors and recognition

Leonid Taranenko was designated an Honored Master of Sports of the USSR in 1980, recognizing his exceptional achievements in at the highest levels of international competition. In acknowledgment of his gold medal victory at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, Taranenko received the and the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, prestigious Soviet-era honors awarded for outstanding contributions to and national prestige. Taranenko's 266 kg clean and jerk, along with his 475 kg total, set in , , in 1988, stood as benchmarks of strength in lifting for decades. Regarded as one of the strongest super heavyweights in history, Taranenko's records, particularly his long-standing mark that endured for over three decades until surpassed by in 2021, continue to influence modern lifters by exemplifying the pinnacle of explosive power and technique in the discipline. In Belarusian sports history as of 2025, Taranenko remains celebrated as a national icon through ongoing recognition by the , which highlights his Olympic triumphs and world records as enduring symbols of athletic excellence.

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