David Degtyarev

David Mamievich Degtyarev (; born 12 June 1996) is a Kazakh Paralympic powerlifter. He is a two-time gold medalist in the men's 54kg event at the Summer Paralympics (2021 and 2024). Degtyarev is also a gold medalist at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Career

In 2017, Degtyarev finished in 7th place in the men's 54kg event at the World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Mexico City, Mexico.

Degtyarev won the gold medal in the men's 54kg event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics held in Tokyo, Japan. It was the first gold medal won by a powerlifter representing Kazakhstan at the Paralympics. A few months later, he won the gold medal in his event at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia.

In December 2022, at the Para Powerlifting World Cup in the UAE, he won a gold medal, conquering the weight of 175 kg. In the sum of three approaches, gaining 510 kg, David won the second gold medal of the tournament.

Degtyarev won the gold medal in the men's 54kg event at the 2024 Summer Paralympics held in Paris, France.

Results

Year Venue Weight Attempts (kg) Total Rank 1 2 3 Summer Paralympics 2021 Tokyo, Japan 54 kg 170 172 174 174 World Championships 2017 Mexico City, Mexico 54 kg 145 153 154 145 7 2019 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan 49 kg 162 162 173 162 5 2021 Tbilisi, Georgia 54 kg 175 178 186 178