Varvara Yuriyivna Akulova (Ukrainian: Варвара Юріївна Акулова), born 10 January 1992 in Kryvyi Rih), daughter of circus performers Yuriy Akulov and Larysa Akulova and referred to as "The Strongest Girl In The World", was capable of lifting up to 48 stone (300 kg),[1] over four times her bodyweight in 2006. In 2000, she weighed 40 kg and could lift 220 pounds (100 kg).[2] She has been in the Guinness Book of World Records.[3]
Varvara Akulova | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 January 1992 |
| Occupation(s) | school performer, strongwoman |
Akulova, while living with her parents in Kryvyi Rih, performed in an acrobatic act with them in a circus.[3]
References
edit- ^ Ellam, Dennis; Will Stewart (2006-02-05). "Girl of 14 who can lift 48st; EXCLUSIVE (SO CARRYING MUM & DAD IS A DODDLE". Sunday Mirror. Retrieved 2008-03-23.
- ^ "The little heavyweight.(eight-year-old powerlifter Varya Akulova)". Girl's Life. 2000-12-01. Retrieved 2008-03-23.
- ^ a b "Information about Varvara Akulova". krt.dp.ua. January 2014. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
External links
edit- Akulova family website
- Varvara Akulova Teen Sport Achievements
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