Andrey Malanichev
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1977 Barvikha, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union |
| Weight | 125–162.5 kg (276–358 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Powerlifting |
Andrey Vladimirovich Malanichev (born January 10, 1977, in Moscow) is a Russian super-heavy weight powerlifter.[1] Honored with Master of sports of Russia in powerlifting, he is a multiple World, European and Russian champion, and set 12 absolute all time world records in all continents: Eurasia, Europe, America, Australia. He also set over 50 records in powerlifting, both internationally and nationally and won Cup of the Titans five times (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015), and Big Dogs two times (2016, 2017).[2]
Malanichev held the all time world record squat and total several times and is widely regarded as one of the greatest powerlifters of all time by many prestigious sport organisations including PowerliftingWatch.
Career
[edit]Before starting a career in powerlifting Malanichev was fond of free style wrestling (competitively) and then competitive amateur boxing. By the time he got to a real lifting gym at 16 and started to train with his trainer Andrey Chuprin he could bench 80 kg and squat 120 kg.[3]
Malanichev twice (2011 and 2014) was named as the strongest lifter in the world according to the authoritative world powerlifting forum PowerliftingWatch. He was repeatedly recognized as a unique athlete and was awarded prestigious awards for his huge contribution to the development of the sports industry and a healthy lifestyle. He won the Best Athlete of the Year 2015 according to the WRPF, the Best Athlete of the Year 2018 according to the Russian Powerlifting Union, as well as the winner of the first national FIT AWARDS 2017.
Personal records
[edit]Raw:
- Squat (w/wraps) – 485 kg (1,069 lb) (2016 ProRaw Big Dogs I) (former world record)
- → former all-time world record in SHW class (+regardless of weight class) (stood until Vlad Alhazov's 500 kg (1,102 lb) in 2017)
- Bench press – 265 kg (584 lb) (2015 USPA Boss of Bosses II)
- Deadlift – 405 kg (893 lb) (2016 WRPF Pro Asian Cup)
- Total – 1,140 kg (2,513 lb) (485 + 255 + 400 kg (1,069 + 562 + 882 lb)) (2016 ProRaw Big Dogs I) (former world record)
- → former all-time world record in SHW class (+regardless of weight class) (stood until Dan Bell's 1,142.5 kg (2,519 lb) in 2019)
Equipped (single ply):
- Bench press – 305 kg (672 lb) (2014 SCT Super-Cup of Titans)
- Deadlift – 410 kg (904 lb) (2008 SCT Super-Cup of Titans)
Track record
[edit]| Year | Competition | Place | Weight class |
Result | ||
| 1997 | Russian championship | Russia | 110 kg | 2 | ||
| 1998 | Russian championship | Russia | 110 kg | 2 | ||
| 1998 | Moscow Championship among juniors | Russia | 110 kg | 1 | ||
| 1998 | World Championship | Hungary | 125 kg | 2 | ||
| 1999 | Europe Championship | Poland | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 1999 | World Championship | Czech Republic | 125 kg | 2 | ||
| 2000 | Чемпионат Москвы, Центра и Юга России | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2000 | Чемпионат России среди юниоров | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2000 | World Championship | Taiwan | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2000 | Cup of Russia | Russia | 125 kg | 2 | ||
| 2001 | Open Moscow Championship | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2001 | Russian Championship among men | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2001 | Europe Championship | Russia | 125 kg | 3 | ||
| 2001 | Open Moscow Cup | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2001 | World Championship | Finland | 125 kg | 2 | ||
| 2002 | Russian Championship | Russia | 125 kg | 2 | ||
| 2002 | Europe Championship | Sweden | 125 kg | 3 | ||
| 2002 | World Championship | Slovakia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2003 | Russia Championship | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2003 | Europe Championship | Bulgaria | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2003 | World Championship | Denmark | 125 kg | 3 | ||
| 2004 | Cup of Russia | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2005 | Russian Championship | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2005 | Europe Championship | Luxembourg | 125 kg | 2 | ||
| 2005 | Russian Cup | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2005 | World Championship | US | 125 kg | 2 | ||
| 2006 | Russian Championship | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2008 | Russian Championship | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2008 | Super Cup of Titans | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2008 | Cup of Russia | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2009 | Super Cup of Titans | Russia | 125 kg | 1 | ||
| 2010 | Super Cup of Titans | Russia | абсолютная категория | 1 | ||
| 2010 | RAW PRO World Championship WORLDLIFTING | Russia | +110 kg | 1 | ||
| 2011 | Super Cup of Titans | Russia | absolute score | 2 | ||
| 2011 | CAPO Tasmanian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships 2011 | Australia | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2012 | Super Cup of Titans | Russia | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2013 | Super Cup of Titans | Russia | absolute score | 2 | ||
| 2013 | GPA Powerlifting and Benchpress World Championships Tampere FINLAND | Finland | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2014 | Super Cup of Titans | Russia | absolute score | 2 | ||
| 2014 | RAW UNITY MEET 7 | US | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2015 | Championship of Russia WRPF | Russia | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2015 | Super Cup of Titans | Russia | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2015 | Boss of the Bosses II Powerlifting Meet | US | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2015 | WRP World Cup | Russia | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2016 | Asia Champions Cup WRPF | Kazakhstan | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2016 | Monsters Meet | Russia | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2016 | ProRaw Big Dogs | Australia | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2017 | ProRaw Big Dogs 2 | Australia | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2018 | World Championship in Powerlifting, Push pull double event, Bench Press, Folk Press, Deadlift and Armlifting by WRPF/WEPF/WAF | Russia | 140+ | 1 | ||
| 2018 | IPL World Powerlifting Championships and Single lifts and Olympia Pro Powerlifting Qualifiers | Russia | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2019 | Open European Championships in powerlifting, push pull double event, bench press, folk bench press, deadlift and armlifting by WRPF / WEPF / WAF / RAU | Russia | absolute score | 1 | ||
| 2019 | Open powerlifting tournament TRIBUTE по версии USPA | US | total | 1 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Andrey Malanichev (M)". Openpowerlifting.org. August 3, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Andrey Malanichev – Free Encyclopedia of Power Sports".
- ^ "Andrey Malanichev Interview". Toronto Barbell Gym Equipment.
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