Mykhailo Starov


Mykhailo Starov is a competitive Strongman from Ukraine. Having competed in 24 International strongman competitions and winning 5 of them, Starov is among the 50 most decorated strongmen of all time.
He is a two-time World [Strongman Cup Federation] champion and a three-time United Strongman Series champion.
After emerging runner-up to Vasyl Virastyuk four times in a row from 2001 to 2004, Starov won 2005 Ukraine's Strongest Man and proceeded to secure third place in the 2005 Europe's Strongest Man competition behind Jarek Dymek and Janne Virtanen.

Personal records

  • Squat - 426 kg
  • Bench press - 230 kg
  • Deadlift - 340 kg
  • Log press - 150 kg