Mykhailo Starov Explained

Mykhailo Starov is a competitive Strongman from Ukraine.^[1] Having competed in 24 International strongman competitions and winning 5 of them, Starov is among the 50 most decorated strongmen of all time.^[2]

He is a two-time World Strongman Cup Federation champion and a three-time United Strongman Series champion.

After emerging runner-up to Vasyl Virastyuk four times in a row from 2001 to 2004, Starov won 2005 Ukraine's Strongest Man and proceeded to secure third place in the 2005 Europe's Strongest Man competition behind Jarek Dymek and Janne Virtanen.^[3]

Personal records

• Squat - 426 kg (939 lbs)^[4]
• Bench press - 230 kg (507 lbs)^[5]
• Deadlift - 340 kg (750 lbs)
• Log press - 150 kg (331 lbs)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mykhailo Starov. 19 July 2023. Strongman Archives . 1 July 2006.
2. Web site: Athletes, Men. 19 July 2023. Strongman Archives. 16 July 2023.
3. Web site: PREVIOUS STRONGMAN CONTESTS TOP 3. 19 July 2023. David Horne . 22 August 2016.
4. Web site: Mikhailo Starov. 19 July 2023. Strongman Magazine. 6 May 2008.
5. Web site: Mykhailo Starov (M). 19 July 2023. Openpowerlifting.org. 24 September 1999.