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'''Dimitar Savatinov''' (born 5 May 1980) is an [[America]]n [[Strongman]] from [[Bulgaria]]<ref name="Archives">{{cite web |title=Dimitar Savatinov|url=https://strongmanarchives.com/viewAthlete.php?id=61 |access-date=11 September 2024|work=Strongman Archives|date=21 January 2023}}</ref> and the American [[Deadlift]] record holder with {{convert|467.5|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}}.<ref name="volt">{{cite web |title=Strongman Dimitar Savatinov Locks Out 467.5-kg (1,030.7-lb) Deadlift For a New American Record|url=https://fitnessvolt.com/dimitar-savatinov-467-5-kg-deadlift-new-american-record/|access-date=3 May 2024|work=fitnessvolt.com|date=18 September 2023}}</ref> He also previously held the world record for the Max Dumbbell press with {{convert|143|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}}.<ref name="bend">{{cite web |title=Dimitar Savatinov One-Arm Presses 143kg for New World Record|url=https://barbend.com/dimitar-savatinov-143kg-dumbbell-press/ |access-date=11 September 2024|work=Jake Boly for www.barbend.com|date=1 August 2023}}</ref> |
'''Dimitar Savatinov''' (born 5 May 1980) is an [[America]]n [[Strongman]] from [[Bulgaria]]<ref name="Archives">{{cite web |title=Dimitar Savatinov|url=https://strongmanarchives.com/viewAthlete.php?id=61 |access-date=11 September 2024|work=Strongman Archives|date=21 January 2023}}</ref> and the former American [[Deadlift]] record holder with {{convert|467.5|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}}.<ref name="volt">{{cite web |title=Strongman Dimitar Savatinov Locks Out 467.5-kg (1,030.7-lb) Deadlift For a New American Record|url=https://fitnessvolt.com/dimitar-savatinov-467-5-kg-deadlift-new-american-record/|access-date=3 May 2024|work=fitnessvolt.com|date=18 September 2023}}</ref> He also previously held the world record for the Max Dumbbell press with {{convert|143|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}}.<ref name="bend">{{cite web |title=Dimitar Savatinov One-Arm Presses 143kg for New World Record|url=https://barbend.com/dimitar-savatinov-143kg-dumbbell-press/ |access-date=11 September 2024|work=Jake Boly for www.barbend.com|date=1 August 2023}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Savatinov was a high school wrestler and continued wrestling while at the Bulgarian Army. In 2006, he came to the United States and while working at [[Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus|Ringling Brothers Circus]], pursued powerlifting. He entered his first local strongman contest in 2009.<ref name="rogue">{{cite web |title=Dimitar Savatinov |url=https://www.roguefitness.com/dimitar-savatinov?srsltid=AfmBOooQNNVJJj0yU_6indzJQx68JieBskyMbld4g0PH8U8IoJlgAGis|access-date=11 September 2024|work=www.roguefitness.com|date=12 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="starting">{{cite web |title=Interview With Dimitar Savatinov |url=https://startingstrongman.com/2015/07/14/interview-with-dimitar-savatinov/ |access-date=11 September 2024|work=Jacob McBride and Christian Saba|date=14 July 2015}}</ref> |
Savatinov was a high school wrestler and continued wrestling while at the Bulgarian Army. In 2006, he came to the United States and while working at [[Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus|Ringling Brothers Circus]], pursued powerlifting. He entered his first local strongman contest in 2009.<ref name="rogue">{{cite web |title=Dimitar Savatinov |url=https://www.roguefitness.com/dimitar-savatinov?srsltid=AfmBOooQNNVJJj0yU_6indzJQx68JieBskyMbld4g0PH8U8IoJlgAGis|access-date=11 September 2024|work=www.roguefitness.com|date=12 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="starting">{{cite web |title=Interview With Dimitar Savatinov |url=https://startingstrongman.com/2015/07/14/interview-with-dimitar-savatinov/ |access-date=11 September 2024|work=Jacob McBride and Christian Saba|date=14 July 2015}}</ref> |
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In 2014 and 2015, he won [[Strength athletics in the United States|America's Strongest Man]]<ref name="Archives"/> becoming |
In 2014 and 2015, he won [[Strength athletics in the United States|America's Strongest Man]]<ref name="Archives"/> becoming only the fifth man to win the title twice. In 2015 he secured fourth place at 2015 [[Arnold Strongman Classic]] and 7th place in [[World's Strongest Man]]. In 2015 and 2016, he also secured sixth place in [[Europe's Strongest Man]]. |
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==Personal records== |
==Personal records== |
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*[[Deadlift]] ''(Equipped)'' – {{convert|467.5|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} (American Record) |
*[[Deadlift]] ''(Equipped)'' – {{convert|467.5|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} (Former American Record) |
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*Elevated Axle [[Deadlift]] ''(Equipped/ 18 inches off the floor)'' – {{convert|501|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} (Unofficial World Record) |
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*[[Squat (exercise)|Squat]] ''(Raw with wraps)'' – {{convert|445|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} |
*[[Squat (exercise)|Squat]] ''(Raw with wraps)'' – {{convert|445|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} |
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*Bench press – {{convert|257.5|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} |
*Bench press – {{convert|257.5|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} |
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*Log press – {{convert|209|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} |
*Log press – {{convert|209|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} |
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*Shoulder press ''(push press)'' – {{convert|240|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} |
*Shoulder press ''(push press)'' – {{convert|240|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} |
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*Dumbbell press – {{convert|143|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} (Former World Record) |
*Circus Dumbbell press – {{convert|143|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} (Former World Record) |
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*[[Arnold Strongman Classic#Regular events and world records|Cyr Dumbbell]] press (for reps) – {{convert|124.5|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} x 6 reps (Joint-World Record) |
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*[[Lifting stone#Scotland|Max Atlas stone]] – {{convert|200|kg|lb|abbr=on|0|}} as a part of a 5 stone run |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 5 May 1980 Bulgaria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Strongman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 145–165 kg (320–364 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dimitar Savatinov (born 5 May 1980) is an American Strongman from Bulgaria[1] and the former American Deadlift record holder with 467.5 kg (1,031 lb).[2] He also previously held the world record for the Max Dumbbell press with 143 kg (315 lb).[3]
Career
[edit]Savatinov was a high school wrestler and continued wrestling while at the Bulgarian Army. In 2006, he came to the United States and while working at Ringling Brothers Circus, pursued powerlifting. He entered his first local strongman contest in 2009.[4][5]
In 2014 and 2015, he won America's Strongest Man[1] becoming only the fifth man to win the title twice. In 2015 he secured fourth place at 2015 Arnold Strongman Classic and 7th place in World's Strongest Man. In 2015 and 2016, he also secured sixth place in Europe's Strongest Man.
Personal records
[edit]- Deadlift (Equipped) – 467.5 kg (1,031 lb) (Former American Record)
- Elevated Axle Deadlift (Equipped/ 18 inches off the floor) – 501 kg (1,105 lb) (Unofficial World Record)
- Squat (Raw with wraps) – 445 kg (981 lb)
- Bench press – 257.5 kg (568 lb)
- Log press – 209 kg (461 lb)
- Shoulder press (push press) – 240 kg (529 lb)
- Circus Dumbbell press – 143 kg (315 lb) (Former World Record)
- Cyr Dumbbell press (for reps) – 124.5 kg (274 lb) x 6 reps (Joint-World Record)
- Max Atlas stone – 200 kg (441 lb) as a part of a 5 stone run
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Dimitar Savatinov". Strongman Archives. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Strongman Dimitar Savatinov Locks Out 467.5-kg (1,030.7-lb) Deadlift For a New American Record". fitnessvolt.com. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Dimitar Savatinov One-Arm Presses 143kg for New World Record". Jake Boly for www.barbend.com. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Dimitar Savatinov". www.roguefitness.com. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Interview With Dimitar Savatinov". Jacob McBride and Christian Saba. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
External links
[edit]- Dimitar Savatinov on Instagram