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Angel Rusev with a record fifth European title

Monday, 14 April 2025

Angel Rusev became the European champion in weightlifting in the men's 55 kg category for a record fifth time at the championship in Moldova. The man from Ruse won the title with a 246 kg double-lift from both movements. Thus, after Moscow, Tirana, Yerevan and Sofia, Angel once again showed that he has no competition.

The first exercise – clean and jerk – started successfully for the man from Ruse, who lifted the barbell over his head with a weight of 105 kg. At 110 kg, his attempt was not recognized by the judges even after being challenged by the Bulgarian staff. The third attempt at 111 kg was also unsuccessful. In the second exercise – clean and jerk, Angel won the title with his first attempt at 141 kg.

The other man from Ruse in the category – Deniz Danev, finished in sixth place with a 237 kg double-lift. He recorded three successful attempts in the first exercise – at 100, 104 and 107 kg. However, in the clean and jerk, Denise recorded only one successful attempt - at 130 kilograms.

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