Legend of David Rigert - Olympic Weightlifting

[NicolletIslandSlim]

Excellent compilation! I was in attendance at 3 meets which Rigert took part:

1. 1970 World's in Columbus, OH, where he needed 3 tries at 182.5 to finally total and take 3rd behind Ivanchenko and Mike Karchut in 82.5. YOU HAD FOOTAGE!!

2. 1976 Olympics Montreal (I did a drawing of him and presented it to him there)

3. 1978 World's in Gettysburg, lifting as a 100 kg and winning.

I wish I could have seen him do the 220 WR on US soil.

For me, the greatest lifter ever.

[MaximFIN88]

He is born in Kazakhstan. Hes parents are Russia-German.

[jernmyre]

Actually his from Germany

[MellonVegan]

@jernmyre I just wondered about that like 20 seconds ago (because of his name). Thanks!

[gaganhm]

great song......nice vide!!!

[Krappfiskarn]

Glory to Soviet tractor!

[MellonVegan]

@Krappfiskarn I lol´d.