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Ihor Shymechko Donation

Help My Friend Ihor Shymechko

On January 9, 2026, Kyiv was hit under a major russ*an missile and drone attack that damaged residential buildings and left families in freezing winter conditions.

My friends Ihor and Julia Shymechko and their daughter lost their home.

Ihor is a former PRO weightlifter, member of Ukrainian Olympic National Team. Back in a days, we shared a room together, side by side, chasing the same dream.

Today, I’m asking for your support. We’re raising funds to help Ihor cover urgent needs and start rebuilding.
If you can donate — thank you. If you can share — that helps too.

Every contribution helps. All donations will be transferred directly to Ihor.

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FROM ATHLETE TO COACHING

The Olympic Weightlifting champion Oleksiy Torokhtiy

FROM ATHLETE TO COACHING

After successfully winning the London Olympics in 2012, I decided to devote myself to coaching and share my experience with athletes who are interested in lifting heavy weights correctly and safely.

My best competition results are:

  • 200 kg in Snatch (video)
  • 240 kg in Clean & Jerk (video)

HOSTED OVER 200 SEMINARS WORLDWIDE

The compilation of Oleksiy Torokhtiy weightlifting seminars

HOSTED OVER 200 SEMINARS WORLDWIDE

I’ve been hosting seminars for over seven years now, and teaching athletes from all around the world.

I've had a hand in guiding over 10,000 athletes on their weightlifting journey.

It's an honor to be able do this!

More about our story is here.