At the European Bench Press Championship held in Valletta, Malta, Kyiv's Victor Leskovets clinched a bronze medal in the absolute category, while the Ukrainian team once again proved to be the best in the team standings.
Victor, the European champion and world vice-champion, achieved an impressive lift of 335 kg in his weight category, securing first place.
This success highlights the strength and unity of the Ukrainian team, which reaffirmed its dominance on the international stage.
It’s worth noting that in May 2024, Victor set a new world record in bench press by lifting 325.5 kg.