Vitaliy Ponomarenko (March 18, 1974 – February 5, 2008) was a

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champion. Ponomarenko weighed 220 lbs. At the time of his death he still holds the second highest bench press with a 782-pound press. He died on 5 February 2008 due to a heart condition.Ukrainian Vitaliy Ponomarenko Dead At 33
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References

* Web page dedicated Vitaliy http://powerliftingukraine.org.ua/hall-of-fame-wpc-wpo-ukraine-ponomarenko-vitaliy-html 1975 births 2008 deaths Ukrainian male weightlifters {{Ukraine-weightlifting-bio-stub