Viktor Shcherbatykh

Viktor Shcherbatykh (1974, Dobele, Latvian SSR) – weight-lifter. World Champion, multiple European Champion.

Weight-lifter Viktor Shcherbatykh. World Champion, multiple European Champion. Winner of the bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics for super-heavy weights. Won silver at the Athens Olympics in 2004 and bronze at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. After his world championship victory he became known as the world’s strongest man. Was elected Member of the Latvian Parliament in 2006.