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The Glory of the Soviet Union Belonged to Weightlifter Vasily Alekseyev
If the Soviet Union could be exemplified in one human, that human would be weightlifter Vasily Alekseyev.
Vasily alexeev wikipedia
With his accomplishments, attitude, and sheer size and strength, Alekseyev embodied all that the Soviet Union’s athletic program stood for during the Soviet heyday.
At a massive 6’1″ and 350lbs, Alekseyev is one of the most accomplished weightlifters of all time.
He set over 80 world records, and because he lifted during the days of three lifts — the clean & jerk, snatch, and clean & press — his world record 645kg total will literally never be broken. Alekseyev was also a two time Olympic gold medalist, taking the top spot in 1972 and 1976 in the super heavyweight category.
His best lifts included a 256kg/563lb clean & jerk, 187.5kg/412.5lb snatch, and a 236.5kg/520.5lb clean & press.
Born on January 7, 1942, Alekseyev got a late(ish) start in weightlifting. He began