Mikhail Volinkin
Bodybuilder ♂
Personal info
Born (1994-02-01) February 1, 1994
Novgorod, Russia
Height171 cm 5ft 7in
WeightContest: 110 kg 242 lb
Off season 123 kg 271 lb
Professional career
Pro-debut
  • 2019 Arnold Classic
    Monsterzym Pro
Best win
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Mikhail Volinkin (uzb: Mixail Volinkin, ru:Михаил Волынкин born February 1, 1994)[1] is an Uzbekistani first IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of Arnold Amateuer Classics 2018[2] overall in heavyweight category.

Early life

When he was 4 his family moved to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. His family left him and he grew up in an orphanage. He has always been devoted to sports.[3] When he was young he started training in taekwandoo, kickboxing and parkour.[4]

Bodybuilding career

He started his career in bodybuilding in 2012 when he became National champion of Uzbekistan two years in a row. (2012–2013). In 2013, he won his first International title at Asian Championships in Kazakhstan, Alma-Ata. The 6th WBPF World Championship was a major international competition in bodybuilding and fitness, as governed by the World Bodybuilding and Physique Federation (WBPF).[5] It took place in Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India More than 300 contestants from 33 countries participated in the championship. Mikhail Volinkin took 1st place on Men Junior +70 kg category. That was his first world championship title and first bodybuilder from Uzbekistan became World Champion. Next year at the 7th WBPF World Championship that hold in Thailand, Bangkok took again 1st place of Championships.[6] His best win as amateuer bodybuilder was at Arnold Amateuer Classic 2018.[7] Mikhail Volinkin won the overall Men's Bodybuilding title as more than 600 of the top amateur competitors from around the world competed in 10 divisions at the 12th Annual Arnold Amateur NPC International Championships that held in US, Ohio, Columbus[8]

Professional contest

Mikhail Volinkin obtained pro status after his big win at the 2018 Arnold Classic Amateur competition. He hoped to make good on his IFBB pro status and compete against the best bodybuilders in the world. He became the first ever winning athlete from Central Asia to receive a IFBB pro card. He made his Pro debut (at 24 he was youngest in the field) in the IFBB Arnold Classic 2019 among other top bodybuilders and with his massive physique and hard work he always wants to impress his muscle fans and made the best impression in the bodybuilding world. His second IFBB tournemaent that held in South Korea, Seoul Monsterzym Pro 2019, he took place 7th at Men's Bodybuilding category.[9]

Athlete statistics

• Height: 5 ft 7 in (171 cm)

• Off Season Weight: 290 pounds (130 kg)

• Competition Weight: 242 pounds (110 kg)

• Upper Arm Size: 24 in (54 cm)

• Chest: 52in (132 cm)

• Thigh Size: 29 in (78 cm)

• Waist Size: 35 in (90 cm)

• Calf Size: 20 in (51 cm)

Bodybuilding titles

Amateur

Year Competition Place Result
2012 Uzbekistan Open Championship Uzbekistan 1st
2013 Uzbekistan Open Championship Uzbekistan 1st[10]
2013 Central Asian Championships Kazakhstan 1st
2013 6th WBPF World Championship India 1st
2014 7th WBPF World Championship[11] Thailand 1st
2015 Overall Asian Champion[12] Uzbekistan 1st
2016 Overall Asian Champion[13] Uzbekistan 1st
2016 Overall Central Asian Champion[14] Kazakhstan 1st
2016 Asian Championship Bhutan 2nd
2017 Overall Champion of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan 1st
2017 Overall Central Asian Champion Kazakhstan 1st
2017 Asian Championship[15] South Korea 2nd
2017 9th WBPF World Championship[16] Mongolia 1st
2018 Arnold Amateuer Classic (Overall Champion) US 1st
2023 INBA PNBA Professional America's Natural & Amateur

( Amateur Open Bodybuilding)

 US 3rd

• Professional Career[17]

Year Competition Place Result
2019 Arnold Classic Pro US 12th
2019 Monsterzym Pro Men's Bodybuilding South Korea 7th[18]
2023 Pro/Am Diana Kakos Presents International Battle Against Cancer US 1st

References

  1. ↑ "Михаил Волынкин (Mikhail Volinkin), фотографии, биография, соревнования, бодибилдинг". www.ambal.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  2. ↑ "2018 Arnold Amateur Results » Arnold Amateur". arnoldamateur.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  3. ↑ "IFBB Pro Mikhail Volinkin from Uzbekistan". IFBB Pro Mikhail Volinkin from Uzbekistan. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  4. ↑ Mag, The (2018-07-11). "Михаил Волынкин: Я – чемпион • TheMag.uz". TheMag.uz (in Russian). Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  5. ↑ IBB, Team. "6th World Body Building & Physique Sports Championship 2014 Day Two Results". IBB – Indian Bodybuilding. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  6. ↑ "2014 WBPF World Bodybuilding and Physique Championship". Bodybuilder Beautiful Contest Results. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  7. ↑ staff, E. O. B. (2018-03-14). "RESULTS: 2018 Arnold Amateur (OHIO)". Evolution of Bodybuilding. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  8. ↑ "2018 Arnold Amateur". Bodybuilder Beautiful Contest Results. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  9. ↑ "2019 IFBB Monsterzym Pro | NPC News Online". contests.npcnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  10. ↑ UzDaily. "Uzbekistan bodybuilding championship held in Tashkent". UzDaily.uz (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  11. ↑ IBB, Team. "6th World Body Building & Physique Sports Championship 2014 Day Two Results". IBB – Indian Bodybuilding. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  12. ↑ "Кубок Ташкента по бодибилдингу и фитнесу 2015 года | BODYBUILDING AND FITNESS FEDERATION OF UZBEKISTAN". Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  13. ↑ "49-й Чемпионат Азии по бодибилдингу и фитнесу 2015 (ABBF) — в Ташкенте! | BODYBUILDING AND FITNESS FEDERATION OF UZBEKISTAN". Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  14. ↑ "В Актау прошел чемпионат Казахстана и Средней Азии по бодибилдингу и фитнесу". zakon.kz (in Russian). 2016-05-16. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  15. ↑ "51ST ASIAN BODYBUILDING AND PHYSIQUE SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS AND CONGRESS HELD IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA FROM 20TH – 26TH AUGUST, PDF Free Download". docplayer.net. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  16. ↑ "IX Чемпионат Мира по Бодибилдингу и Фитнесу 2017 (WBPF) | BODYBUILDING AND FITNESS FEDERATION OF UZBEKISTAN". Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  17. ↑ "Mikhail Volinkin • Arnold Sports Festival". www.arnoldsports.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  18. ↑ "IFBB Monsterzym Pro 2019 Results & Prize Money". Fitness Volt. 2019-10-20. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
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