George ASANIDZE

Giorgi Asanidze had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 2000 Olympics Light-Heavyweight class (390.0 kg); 1st in the 2004 Olympics Light-Heavyweight class (382.5 kg); 1st in the 2001 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (390.0 kg); 2nd in the 2002 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (385.0 kg); 1st in the 2000 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (390.0 kg); 1st in the 2001 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (380.0 kg); 1st in the 2002 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (380.0 kg). He set two world records in the snatch – one in middleweight in 1998, and one in light-heavyweight in 2000.