Oleksandr Pekanov

Oleksandr Pekanov (Олександр Пеканов; born 21 April 1980), is a Ukrainian strongman competitor.

Oleksandr was born 21 April 1980 in Chernihiv, Ukraine. In 2001, he graduated from Chernihiv State Institute of Economics and Management. After graduating from the institute, became a soldier (in the railway troops). From 2002 to 2004 he worked at customs. In 2007 at Arnold Strongman Classic 2007 he set a world record by deadlifting 471.5 kg.

Personal records

 * Bench press - 260 kg
 * Squat - 420 kg
 * Hummer Tire Deadlift - 471.5 kg
 * Manhood Stone (Max Atlas Stone) for reps – 238 kg x 2 reps over 4 ft bar (2008 Arnold Strongman Classic) and 220 kg x 3 reps over 4 ft bar (2007 Arnold Strongman Classic)