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Top 7 greatest weightlifters in Olympics history (part 2)

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Top 7 greatest weightlifters in Olympics history (part 2)

4. Zhou Lulu (China)

The strongest woman in the world, Zhou Lulu achieved this feat in 2012 in a head-to-head tussle with Tatiana Kashirina from Russia beating her by 1 kg in total lift.

Zhou Lulu

The Russian woman had set the world record in her last attempt with a lift of 332 kg, then to be ousted soon after by Zhou Lulu in her final attempt when she claimed gold for China, securing the title of the world’s strongest in the women’s +75 kg class.

Olympic Medals: 1 Gold

World Championships: 1 Gold , 1 Silver

5. Leonid Zhabotynsky (Soviet Union)

Soviet weightlifter Leonid Zhabotynsky set 19 world records during his illustrious career. He also won Gold in the super heavy weight category in the Olympic Games 1964 and 1968.

In addition to his Olympic achievements, he also won four world championships and two European championships titles during his professional career.

Olympic Medals: 2 Golds

World Championships: 4 Golds, 1 Bronze

6.  Paul Anderson (USA)

Paul Anderson, considered as the strongest man of all time, is acknowledged to have dramatically changed the sport of powerlifting. He became an Olympic champion in 1956, World Champion and national champion for twice within only 4 years of turning pro.

The World Records’ Guinness Book listed Paul Anderson in its official release of 1985 as having backlifted 2845 kg, that became the basis of his reputation as the Strongest Man of the World.

Olympic Medals: 1 Gold

World Championships: 1 Gold

7. Hossein Rezazadeh (Iran)

Hossein Rezazadeh is the man who presently holds the world record in the super heavy weight class of professional weightlifting. By lifting a combined 472.5 kilos, he achieved this feat of strength in Sydney 2000.

The Iranian weightlifter won 2 golds in Olympic 2000 and 2004, 4 World Championships, and 5 Asian Championships during his distinguished career and has earned the title of the world’s strongest man for holding the world record for the heaviest total weight that was lifted by a professional weightlifter on a grand stage.

Olympic Medals: 2 Golds

World Championships: 4 Golds, 1 Bronze