Ukrainian strongman Oleksiy Novikov got the title of the strongest man in Europe at competitions in British Leeds, Tribuna reports.. com.

The tournament consisted of five exercises - in two of them the Ukrainian took first place. As a result, Novikov scored 52 points and became the winner of the tournament..

The top three included Luke Stoltman from Scotland and Georgians Konstantin Janashia. Another Ukrainian Pavlo Kordiyaka scored 37 points and became the fourth.

Oleksiy Novikov, during the award ceremony, asked those present to observe a minute of silence for all those who died in the war in Ukraine.

" I dedicate this victory to Ukraine. We will win, we are the strongest, remember this.

We will win and be the most prosperous country in the world, we will live very well. I promise you this. I travel a lot and I know that Ukraine is really the best country. I don't want to live in some other country. Glory to Ukraine! "

It is worth noting that in 2020 the Ukrainian became the strongest man in the world.. At the Arnold Strongman Classic, Novikov took second place this year.

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Earlier it was reported that two Ukrainians won gold medals at the European Wrestling Championship.