Sergo Chakhoyan

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Sergo Chakhoyan (b. 1969) is an Armenian-born Australian weightlifter.

A world record holder, he claimed two gold medals at the 1994 and 2003 World Championships, and competed in the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympic games. He was tested positive for doping at the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane and was suspended two years.

[edit] Performances

  • 1996 Olympics: Light heavyweight: 6th (combined event)
  • 2000 Olympics: Light heavyweight: 6th (combined event)
  • 2003 World Championships (Vancouver): Snatch: 1st, Clean-and-jerk: 3rd