Description: (Former Soviet/Belarusian Weightlifter, Coach and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Leonid Arkadevich Taranenko is a renowned former Soviet/Belarusian weightlifter and coach who achieved widespread recognition for his exceptional performance in weightlifting. He notably set a record with a 266 kg clean and jerk in 1988, a record that stood unmatched for 33 years. Taranenko's remarkable accomplishments in the sport solidified his status as a prominent figure in weightlifting history. After retiring from competition, he shifted his focus to coaching, where he has been instrumental in developing the skills and knowledge of aspiring weightlifters.