Mikhail “Misha” Koklyaev has added another notch to his belt in the strength world as he won the raw WPC European Championships, Ilkka Kinnunen reported to IronMind.


Mikhail (Misha) Koklaev squatted 340 kg on his way to winning the raw WPC European Championships.  IronMind® | Photo courtesy of SCL.
 

“Mikhail Koklyaev, one of the best overall strength athletes competed just in RAW WPC European Championships, winning first place in heavweight category,” said Kinnunen.

“Misha Koklayev showed again that he is one of the best strength athletes by controlling weightlifting, strongman and powerlifting

“The competition took place in city called Rostov-on-Don city, Russia. Misha´s lifts were Squat 340 kg, Bench Press 225 kg and Deadlift 400 kg making total of 965 kg (raw).

“Misha´s plans for the year are to compete in SCL and Giants Live competitions and of course to win the WSM title 2012. Welcome back Misha for Strongman!!”

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