 His world record for snatch was 181.5 kg, push for Australian record, 210 kg and world record for double world record, 391.5 kg.In 2003 he participated in the Russian championship in the snatch, setting a world record of 182.5 kilograms, and the world record at 392.5 kg for the double.He won the bronze medal at the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships.