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A Colomyia-born lifter clinched continental gold in St. Julian\u2019s after a dramatic deadlift. The victory came at the European Championships and highlighted Ukraine\u2019s strength in classic powerlifting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the town of St. Julian\u2019s in Malta, the European Championship in classic powerlifting is underway.<\/p>\n

According to the event\u2019s official website, the continent\u2019s champion in the 120 kg weight category is Ukrainian Taras Melnychuk. The 25-year-old native of Kolomyia won gold in the total for the three lifts with a result of 957.5 kg (squat 355 kg, bench press 240 kg, deadlift 362.5 kg).<\/p>\n

Results in the 120 kg category and other medalists<\/h2>\n

Second place went to Frenchman Antoni de Roden with a total of 947.5 kg (330 kg squat + 230 kg bench press + 387.5 kg deadlift); third place was taken by Majid Suleiman Abdul from the United Kingdom \u2013 945 kg (362.5 kg + 215 kg + 367.5 kg).<\/p>\n

The Poltava-born Anatoliy Novopysmennyi took silver in the 105 kg category.<\/p>\n

The European Championship in Malta will conclude on March 22.<\/p>\n

The 2026 World Powerlifting Championship is scheduled to take place November 13\u201321 in Dubai (UAE).<\/p>\n

Continental-level competitions showcase the high level of competition and the skill of Ukrainian athletes on the European stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n