Alexey Vishnitsky
Alexey Vishnitsky ( ; 1 May 1981, in Kharkiv) honoured master of sports, champion of Europe, record holder of Europe, 2 times IPF (International Powerlifting Federation) powerlifting world champion, member of the team of strongmen of Ukraine. Multiple winner in the team among 105 kg. Took part in the TV show "Fort Boyard (TV series)" in 2004 with Vasiliy Verastuks's team of strongmen. Biography. Alexey was born on 1 May 1981 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. His mother was a kindergarten teacher, and his father a welder. His older brother works in the Kharkiv Fire Lifeguard Department of the Ministry of  Emergencies. He has two children, a daughter, Kseniya, and a son, Arsenij. In 1998 Vishnitsky finished secondary school at Number 120 in Kharkiv. In 1998 he entered the Academy of Physical Culture and Sport in Kharkiv and graduated with a master's degree in 2004. He then entered Kharkiv State Veterinary Academy and graduated in 2009 with a speciality as a pharmacist of veterinary medicine. Since 2002 he has worked as an individual instructor in the fitness center. Progress. Since 2003 and up to today – member of the U.F.S.A. Strongmen tournament; 2010 - the winner in the content of the team  among 105 kg strongmen Ukraine - Europe ; 2011 – the winner in the content of the team of strongmen Ukraine - United States. Records. 2001 year — European record — dead Lift — 375 kg. 2003 year — European record — squat — 387 kg. Summary record — 982 kg.