Nationality Russian Turned pro 2004 Weight 105 kg Name Dmitry Klokov Spouse Elena Klokov | Role Weightlifter Parents Vyacheslav Klokov Event(s) 105 kg Height 1.83 m Children Anastasia Klokov | |
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Dmitry klokov weightlifting training program 2nd week
Dmitriy Vyacheslavovich Klokov (Russian: Дмитрий Вячеславович Клоков; born February 18, 1983) is a former Russian Olympic weightlifter. He competed in the 105 kg category.
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- Dmitry klokov weightlifting training program 2nd week
- Dmitry klokov world weightlifting championships 2015 part 2
- Biography
- Personal life
- References
Dmitry klokov world weightlifting championships 2015 part 2
Biography
Klokov was born in Balashikha, the son of Vyacheslav Klokov, who was a world champion in the Heavyweight category.
Klokov became world champion at the 2005 World Championships, with a total of 419 kg. He also participated at the 2005 and 2006 Arnold Sports Festivals in Columbus, Ohio. At the 2006 World Championships and 2007 World Championships he ranked 3rd.
Klokov won the silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, with a total of 423 kg. He won the silver medal at the 2011 World Weightlifting Championships, with a 196 kg snatch, 232 kg clean and jerk for a total of 428 kg at a body weight of 104.6 kg. He lost to a fellow Russian, Khadzhimurat Akkayev by 2 kilos (on the snatch). Klokov was scheduled to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 105 kg class but was forced to withdraw due to undisclosed medical reasons.
In May 2015, Klokov announced his retirement from international competition. Klokov recently signed with the Baltimore Anthem of the National Pro Grid League.
Personal life
Klokov and his wife, Elena, have a daughter named Anastasia.