Russian Weightlifting Documentaries (english subtitles)

This movie was translated and enhanced with English subtitles so the athletes who train/participate in heavy weight lifting can get an insight into those great champions.

The video is not produced for profit purposes but for knowledge and entertainment.

Unfortunately Akkaev and Klokov withdrew prior to the Olympics due to injuries.

Due to lack of time and trying to complete the video in several hours before the 6th of August some subtitles may be a bit 'off' but still enjoy the video and I am sure it will make a lot more sense to you now. - Vladimir Zakharov

This short documentary talks through the highlights of the legendary weightlifter David Rigert's life.

Few parts of a video may contain a bit of 'lag', however this is because of the way the original video was uploaded and hence the limited video quality.
Hope you enjoy the video.

David Rigert's Weightlifting achievements
 Senior world champion (1971, 1973-1976, 1978);
 Bronze medalist at Senior World Championships (1970);
 European champion (1971-1976, 1978-1980);
 Set sixty-eight world records during career;
 National team coach for the USSR/Russia.1985-1986 (2nd to Bulgaria),2007-Present -- Vladimir Zakharov

Marc.