Oleg Cherkasov

Oleg Zakharbekovich Cherkasov is a Russian professional armwrestler from Karachay-Cherkessia and one of the most accomplished lightweight competitors of the modern era.

Career and competition

Born February 28, 1991, he developed into an elite international puller after beginning armwrestling in 2008. Cherkasov accumulated eight WAF World Championship titles and six European Championship titles, with success on both arms, and won the A1 Russian Open 65 kg division on both arms. He later transitioned to professional competition, winning at East vs West and becoming the first AMC league champion in both 65 kg and 75 kg categories.

Recorded match results

Verified results update (2026-10-02): East vs West 26, 2026-09-12: defeated Artur Makarov 4–3 (right arm).

Reported arm measurements

Reported arm measurements (reviewed 2026-10-02): forearm 37 cm; biceps 42 cm; wrist 20 cm. The source does not specify left or right; these are reference figures, not a new measurement. Source: goldsarm.com