Oleksandr Pielieshenko
Oleksandr Yuriyovych Pielieshenko was a distinguished Ukrainian weightlifter born on January 7, 1994. Oleksandr demonstrated exceptional prowess in the sport, claiming the title of European Champion in 2016 and 2017. He showcased his talents on the global stage at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, finishing fourth in the 85 kg category.
Oleksandr's career faced challenges when he was provisionally suspended in 2018 after testing positive for a banned substance, leading to a ban from competition. Despite these setbacks, his contributions to weightlifting remained significant, highlighted by his performances at major championships.
Tragically, Oleksandr's life took a heroic turn when he joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the onset of the Russian invasion in February 2022. He was killed in action on May 5, 2024, marking a profound loss not only to the sports world but also to his nation. Oleksandr was the first Olympian to be killed in the Russo-Ukrainian War, remembered for his dedication to both his sport and his country.
Throughout his career, Oleksandr left an indelible mark on the world of Olympic weightlifting, with his performances still resonating in the memory of sports enthusiasts around the globe.
Oleksandr's career faced challenges when he was provisionally suspended in 2018 after testing positive for a banned substance, leading to a ban from competition. Despite these setbacks, his contributions to weightlifting remained significant, highlighted by his performances at major championships.
Tragically, Oleksandr's life took a heroic turn when he joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the onset of the Russian invasion in February 2022. He was killed in action on May 5, 2024, marking a profound loss not only to the sports world but also to his nation. Oleksandr was the first Olympian to be killed in the Russo-Ukrainian War, remembered for his dedication to both his sport and his country.
Throughout his career, Oleksandr left an indelible mark on the world of Olympic weightlifting, with his performances still resonating in the memory of sports enthusiasts around the globe.
About Oleksandr Pielieshenko
Nation | Age | Weight cat. | Age cat. | Club | Region | Date of birth | Mini eligible ? | Youth eligible ? | Junior eligible ? | Senior eligible ? | Master eligible ? |
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UKR | 23.23 | 85 | SEN | 1994-01-07 | False | False | False | True | False |
Competitions
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International competitions
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Olympic Games
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Earliest competition
2017-04-01
Oldest competition
2010-05-18
Medals in the total
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Medals in the snatch
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Medals in the Clean & Jerk
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Most recent international best place finishes of Oleksandr Pielieshenko
Competition | Date | Rank in the total | Best snatch | Best CJ | Total | Sinclair | QPoints | Weight cat. | BW |
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European senior championships | 2017-04-01 | 1 | 175.0 | 211.0 | 386.0 | 459.449 | 492.247 | 85 | 84.55 |
Competition | Date | Rank in the snatch | Best snatch | Best CJ | Total | Sinclair | QPoints | Weight cat. | BW |
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European senior championships | 2017-04-01 | 1 | 175.0 | 211.0 | 386.0 | 459.449 | 492.247 | 85 | 84.55 |
Competition | Date | Rank in the CJ | Best snatch | Best CJ | Total | Sinclair | QPoints | Weight cat. | BW |
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European senior championships | 2016-04-08 | 1 | 168.0 | 204.0 | 372.0 | 446.204 | 474.843 | 85 | 84.37 |
Snatch and clean & jerk evolution
Number of competitions per weight cat.
Year | Weight cat. | # competitions |
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2010 | 69 | 1 |
2011 | 77 | 2 |
2012 | 85 | 1 |
2013 | 85 | 1 |
2015 | 85 | 1 |
2016 | 85 | 2 |
2017 | 85 | 1 |
Snatch and clean & jerk ratios evolution
All time best of Oleksandr Pielieshenko
Best snatch | BW | Date | Competition |
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175.00 | 84.55 | 2017-04-01 | European senior championships |
Best CJ | BW | Date | Competition |
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211.00 | 84.55 | 2017-04-01 | European senior championships |
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Snatch ratio
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CJ ratio
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Total ratio
Weight cat. | Average snatch success | Average snatch failure | Average CJ success | Average CJ failure | Competitions |
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69 | 66.67 | 33.33 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 1 |
77 | 83.34 | 16.67 | 83.34 | 16.67 | 2 |
85 | 72.22 | 27.78 | 44.45 | 55.56 | 6 |
Snatch | Valid and failed attempts per weight cat.
CJ | Valid and failed attempts per weight cat.
Sinclair vs QPoints accross competitions
Success rates
Snatch attempts
74.08%
Oleksandr
63.98%
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CJ attempts
59.26%
Oleksandr
62.31%
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All attempts
66.67%
Oleksandr
62.12%
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Snatch | Success rates
1st attempts (S)
77.78%
Oleksandr
78.44%
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2nd attempts (S)
66.67%
Oleksandr
64.95%
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3rd attempts (S)
77.78%
3rd attempt
48.35%
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Clean and jerk | Success rates
1st attempts (CJ)
66.67%
Oleksandr
82.03%
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2nd attempts (CJ)
55.56%
Oleksandr
64.28%
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3rd attempts (CJ)
55.56%
Oleksandr
39.58%
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Percentiles | Weight lifted for the snatch
Athlete is in the top % among all athletes that competed in the same categories as him during his career.
Clean and jerk variability is — better than global clean and jerk variability.
Attempts variability is — better than global attempts variability.
All results of Oleksandr Pielieshenko
Competition | Date | Weight cat. | Best snatch | Best CJ | Sinclair | QPoints | BW | BW efficiency | S0 | S1 | S2 | S3 | Ratio snatch | Success snatch | CJ0 | CJ1 | CJ2 | CJ3 | Ratio CJ | Success CJ | Total | Ratio total | Last name | First name | Age | Age cat. | Mini eligible | Youth eligible | Junior eligible | Senior eligible | Master eligible | Nation | Region | Club |
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Youth Olympic Qualification Event (Europe) | 2010-05-18 | 69 | 113.0 | 140.0 | 338.654 | 360.586 | 68.96 | 99.94 | 0.0 | 109.00 | -113.00 | 113.00 | 1.639 | 66.67 | 0.00 | 130.00 | 135.00 | 140.00 | 2.030 | 100.00 | 253.0 | 3.669 | PIELIESHENKO | Oleksandr | 16.36 | U17 | False | True | True | True | False | UKR | ||
European Youth Championships | 2011-08-21 | 77 | 134.0 | 163.0 | 373.253 | 397.176 | 76.68 | 99.58 | 0.0 | 127.00 | 131.00 | 134.00 | 1.748 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 157.00 | 161.00 | 163.00 | 2.126 | 100.00 | 297.0 | 3.873 | PIELIESHENKO | Oleksandr | 17.62 | U20 | False | False | True | True | False | UKR | ||
European Junior Championships | 2011-09-10 | 77 | 130.0 | 160.0 | 365.470 | 388.851 | 76.30 | 99.09 | 0.0 | 125.00 | 130.00 | -136.00 | 1.704 | 66.67 | 0.00 | 155.00 | 160.00 | -167.00 | 2.097 | 66.67 | 290.0 | 3.801 | PIELIESHENKO | Oleksandr | 17.67 | U20 | False | False | True | True | False | UKR | ||
European Junior Championships | 2012-11-29 | 85 | 156.0 | 0.0 | 185.768 | 198.474 | 85.00 | 100.00 | 0.0 | 151.00 | -156.00 | 156.00 | 1.835 | 66.67 | 0.00 | -181.00 | -181.00 | -181.00 | 0.000 | 0.00 | 156.0 | 1.835 | PIELIESHENKO | Oleksandr | 18.89 | U20 | False | False | True | True | False | UKR | ||
European Junior Championships | 2013-09-23 | 85 | 162.0 | 192.0 | 424.412 | 451.676 | 84.45 | 99.35 | 0.0 | 156.00 | 160.00 | 162.00 | 1.918 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 186.00 | -190.00 | 192.00 | 2.274 | 66.67 | 354.0 | 4.192 | PIELIESHENKO | Oleksandr | 19.71 | U20 | False | False | True | True | False | UKR | ||
World senior championships | 2015-11-20 | 85 | 167.0 | 201.0 | 440.962 | 469.317 | 84.54 | 99.46 | 0.0 | 167.00 | -173.00 | -173.00 | 1.975 | 33.33 | 0.00 | -201.00 | 201.00 | -210.00 | 2.378 | 33.33 | 368.0 | 4.353 | PIELIESHENKO | Oleksandr | 21.87 | SEN | False | False | False | True | False | UKR | ||
European senior championships | 2016-04-08 | 85 | 168.0 | 204.0 | 446.204 | 474.843 | 84.37 | 99.26 | 0.0 | -165.00 | 165.00 | 168.00 | 1.991 | 66.67 | 0.00 | 200.00 | -204.00 | 204.00 | 2.418 | 66.67 | 372.0 | 4.409 | PIELIESHENKO | Oleksandr | 22.25 | SEN | False | False | False | True | False | UKR | ||
Olympic Games | 2016-08-05 | 85 | 175.0 | 210.0 | 460.816 | 490.510 | 84.73 | 99.68 | 0.0 | 170.00 | 173.00 | 175.00 | 2.065 | 100.00 | 0.00 | -210.00 | 210.00 | -212.00 | 2.478 | 33.33 | 385.0 | 4.544 | PIELIESHENKO | Oleksandr | 22.58 | SEN | False | False | False | True | False | UKR | ||
European senior championships | 2017-04-01 | 85 | 175.0 | 211.0 | 459.449 | 492.247 | 84.55 | 99.47 | 0.0 | -170.00 | 170.00 | 175.00 | 2.070 | 66.67 | 0.00 | 202.00 | -211.00 | 211.00 | 2.496 | 66.67 | 386.0 | 4.565 | PIELIESHENKO | Oleksandr | 23.23 | SEN | False | False | False | True | False | UKR |