Vitaliy Ponomarenko (March 18, 1974 – February 5, 2008) was a Ukrainian powerlifting champion. Ponomarenko weighed 220 lbs. At the time of his death he still holds the second highest bench press with a 782-pound press. He died on 5 February 2008 due to a heart condition.
References
- Ukrainian Vitaliy Ponomarenko Dead At 33 Powerlifting Watch
- Web page dedicated Vitaliy http://powerliftingukraine.org.ua/hall-of-fame-wpc-wpo-ukraine-ponomarenko-vitaliy-html
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