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Dean Lukin
Full name: Dinko "Dean" Lukin
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Weight: 304 lbs (138 kg)
Born: May 26, 1960 in Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia
Affiliations: ?, Australian Capital Territory, (AUS) / ?, Tasmania, (AUS)
Country: 
Australia
Sport: Weightlifting
Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)
Biography
Dean “Dinko” Lukin had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1984 Olympics Unlimited class (412.5 kg); 1st in the 1984 World Championships Unlimited class (412.5 kg); 1st in the 1982 Commonwealth Games Unlimited class; 1st in the 1986 Commonwealth Games Unlimited class. Lukin was a tuna fisherman and after his weightlifting career ended, he returned to the family fishing business. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer | 24 | Los Angeles | Weightlifting | Men's Super-Heavyweight | Australia | AUS | 1 | Gold |
Men's Super-Heavyweight
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | K | S/F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer | 24 | Los Angeles | Weightlifting | Australia | AUS | Final Standings | 1 | 412.5 | ||
| 1984 Summer | 24 | Los Angeles | Weightlifting | Australia | AUS | Snatch | 3 | 172.5 | ||
| 1984 Summer | 24 | Los Angeles | Weightlifting | Australia | AUS | Snatch | Lift #1 | AC | 167.5 | o |
| 1984 Summer | 24 | Los Angeles | Weightlifting | Australia | AUS | Snatch | Lift #2 | AC | 172.5 | o |
| 1984 Summer | 24 | Los Angeles | Weightlifting | Australia | AUS | Snatch | Lift #3 | AC | 175.0 | x |
| 1984 Summer | 24 | Los Angeles | Weightlifting | Australia | AUS | Clean & Jerk | 1 | 240.0 | ||
| 1984 Summer | 24 | Los Angeles | Weightlifting | Australia | AUS | Clean & Jerk | Lift #1 | AC | 227.5 | o |
| 1984 Summer | 24 | Los Angeles | Weightlifting | Australia | AUS | Clean & Jerk | Lift #2 | AC | 240.0 | o |
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