Interestingly, the b/w footage shown first is very rare, from Moscow '80, which the US boycotted. Heavy favorites and defending Olym. champs Rigert & Alexeyev BOTH bombed! Despite this shocking turn, the world records fell like rain in Moscow, with Bulgaria and the USSR at their peak. The color footage is from Montreal '76, where Rigert and Alexeyev both won. I was in the audience, and I recall that when the 255 kg (562 lbs) went up on the board, I felt VA had no shot. He proved me wrong.
Can’t put into words how great this video is. You can see in the faces of the most powerful men in the world just how much they want it and just how difficult it is to get it. Their focus is so intense you can tell they don't see or hear anything at all; every part of them is dedicated fanatically to getting the lift. This is why we have the Olympics and it is awesome and inspiring to actually see it—much better than just looking over some basic text results of who won.
who aproaches the bar like alexeev today. Everyone inthe warmup room and audience knows that methodical approach. I ounce talked to an international referee who said alexeev was the only lifter who was given such discretion and leeway at meets his quote was: " He is Alexeev", the people come to see him".
Interestingly, the b/w footage shown first is very rare, from Moscow '80, which the US boycotted. Heavy favorites and defending Olym. champs Rigert & Alexeyev BOTH bombed! Despite this shocking turn, the world records fell like rain in Moscow, with Bulgaria and the USSR at their peak. The color footage is from Montreal '76, where Rigert and Alexeyev both won. I was in the audience, and I recall that when the 255 kg (562 lbs) went up on the board, I felt VA had no shot. He proved me wrong.
NicolletIslandSlim 4 weeks ago
great video, and what is the song? i gotta know it!
nirvana2465 2 months ago
the idea of the USSR coming back would shock not only politicians
RPD512 2 months ago
Вечная память.
MrRegere 3 months ago
RIP Comrade Vassily, from California
cardplayer07 3 months ago
very nice vid and music. do you know the name of the song?
aminoacids13 3 months ago
who's the guy in 1:53 to 1:57? looks pretty ripped for a weightlifter....
therockana 6 months ago
@therockana I think its David Rigert not sure tho
bethell26 5 months ago
@bethell26 yeah I googled his images... guess you're right....
therockana 5 months ago
@bethell26 yes, it is him.
clayoliver555 3 months ago
one thing is for sure, lifting 255Kg takes a LOT OF concentration...
bpmelo 6 months ago
Can’t put into words how great this video is. You can see in the faces of the most powerful men in the world just how much they want it and just how difficult it is to get it. Their focus is so intense you can tell they don't see or hear anything at all; every part of them is dedicated fanatically to getting the lift. This is why we have the Olympics and it is awesome and inspiring to actually see it—much better than just looking over some basic text results of who won.
jadeturt 7 months ago
one of the best vids n ive seen many
collwatt 9 months ago
who aproaches the bar like alexeev today. Everyone inthe warmup room and audience knows that methodical approach. I ounce talked to an international referee who said alexeev was the only lifter who was given such discretion and leeway at meets his quote was: " He is Alexeev", the people come to see him".
ScarfaceTK 9 months ago
Thanks for the video! Alekseyev is the best. Music here is perfect!
gepardi67 9 months ago
Love the way he approaches the bar at the start :D
jib2182 9 months ago
beautiful video.I wish I could be among these brave athlets)
FromTskhinval 11 months ago
What song is this?
Machismo1983 1 year ago
so beautiful
sakelee 1 year ago
awesome vid. RIGERT!!
trinity9011 1 year ago
3:48 LOL somebody's been doing his plyometrics!!
silexent 1 year ago
@silexent LOLLLL
djgookstah 1 year ago
V. Alexeev's belt is so loose...
onepluseipi 2 years ago
Hmmm, how much were steroids regulated back in '76? Ha ha, amazing footage, great vid. Insane power this sport developes, seriously.
Freddie3333 2 years ago
@Freddie3333 hmmm...I guess you are a highly insecure little man...hmmm :)
wolfgangle 1 year ago
V. Alexeev of the former U.S.S.R. is the God of Weight Lifting.
chakdeychar 2 years ago 19
@chakdeychar thats one FAT god!
trinity9011 1 year ago
@chakdeychar Yes,because unlike other weightlifters,this one pressed 230kg over his head.
Henzzman 9 months ago
@chakdeychar Hello, what do you think about Hossein rezzah?
kirmizigulm 4 months ago
@kirmizigulm I do not have any knowledge of Hossein Rezzah. I will google him sometimes. Must be a good one if you have mentioned him to me. Cheers.
chakdeychar 4 months ago
Thank you very much!
941200 2 years ago 5
good quality, but why change music
ozwunder69 2 years ago
Me gustaría saber el nombre de la canción que acompaña este video. Muchísimas gracias.
coche93 2 years ago
Thanks so much for uploading this!
JenkemTherapy 2 years ago
Ei Dimas, acho que esse vídeo é de Montreal, 1976, não 1980.
Abraço
JoelFridman 2 years ago