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Israil Arsamakov
Full name: Israil Magomedgireyevich Arsamakov
Original name: Исраил Магомедгиреевич Арсамаков
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7" (169 cm)
Weight: 187 lbs (85 kg)
Born: February 8, 1962 in Grozny, Chechenskaya Respublika, Russia
Affiliations: Dynamo Grozny
Country: 
Soviet Union
Sport: Weightlifting
Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)
Biography
Israil Arsamakov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1988 Olympics Light-Heavyweight class (377.5 kg); 2nd in the 1986 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (390.0 kg); 1st in the 1986 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (382.5 kg). He set one light-heavyweight snatch world record.
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Finish | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer | 26 | Seoul | Weightlifting | Men's Light-Heavyweight | Soviet Union | URS | 1 | Gold |