Óscar Figueroa

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Figueroa's record is remarkable for its consistency and historic firsts. He is the first Colombian male weightlifter to win Olympic gold, a feat that elevated the sport's profile in his country.His Olympic record total of 318 kg in the 62 kg category remains unbeaten, and he is widely regarded as the most successful Colombian lifter in history, as recognized by the International Weightlifting Federation.

AwardsFigueroa's career highlights include an Olympic gold and silver, a World Championship gold, and three Pan American Games golds. His Rio 2016 gold set an Olympic record that still stands.

Honours & Distinctions

Olympic Record Holder

International Olympic Committee·2016

Set the Olympic record in the 62 kg category with a 318 kg total at Rio 2016.

IWF 120th Anniversary Feature

International Weightlifting Federation·2025

Highlighted as the shiniest Colombian star in the IWF's retrospective series.

Documentary Subject

Oscar Figueroa: Against All Odds·2016

Featured in a short documentary chronicling his comeback from injury.

Rankings & Lists

Most Successful Colombian Lifter

International Weightlifting Federation·2025

Records & Feats

Olympic Record in 62 kg

Olympic Record·2016

Total of 318 kg set at Rio 2016, still standing.

First Colombian Male Olympic Gold in Weightlifting

Historic First·2016

First male from Colombia to win Olympic gold in weightlifting.