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Weightlifting
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About
Georgia has a proud tradition in weightlifting with multiple Olympic champions and world record holders.
History in Georgia
Georgian weightlifters have competed at the highest level for decades, winning multiple Olympic gold medals. Lasha Talakhadze holds multiple world records.
Established: 1945
Achievements
- 4 Olympic Gold Medals
- Multiple World Championship titles
- Several World Records held
Top Athletes
- Lasha Talakhadze (World Record Holder)
- Giorgi Asanidze
- Kakhi Kakhiashvili
Venues
- National Weightlifting Center, Tbilisi
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