Interviewing The Most Decorated Olympic Weightlifter - Pyrros Dimas - Strength Unknown

[@commantermormont1657]

I am certain people don't realize the greatness of this athlete. The guy won 4 medals in 4 different Olympic Games, 3 of which were gold. This is crazy.

[@myonlynick]

Bronze medal due to a recent serious injury just before the event as he said in the video. Had not it been that injury he would most likely be a gold medalist 4 times.

[@commantermormont1657]

@@myonlynick Maybe I dont know, the truth was though that without the injury, the gold medal would have been tough that year. Pyrros was not in his prime then. The fact that still got that medel, not being on his prime and injured, says a lot! The guy is not just the GOAT in weight lifting in Olympics, he is one of the GOATs in Olympics in general.

[@innosanto]

And the bronze was with an injury

[@johnsim77]

@@myonlynick The "injury" was one excuse to visit hospital to change his blood. If he didnt , it was possible to be positive for drugs.

[@narendragandhi2435]

What about lasha talkazde

[@Outland9000]

90kg squat at 7 years old. That really is built different!

[@chrism45]

I believe he claimed an easy 280kg frontsquat at comp weight (84kg). That makes it a x3.3 bw frontsquat. He really is built different.

[@SirWhorshoeMcGee]

​@@chrism45lower weight category weightlifters are capable of even 4x bw squats. Ridiculous stuff.

[@Theo-ul8qm]

Unbelievable. I guess you don't imagine what elite potential is until you hear something like this.

[@Rayrayray1231]

Ok..... come on now its called exaggeration. Average 7 year old is 18-30 kg. HAHAHA

[@giorgiosmy4080]

​​​@@Rayrayray1231 It's called legs.The greatest Olympian of all times in weight lifting does not need to exaggerate...

[@aftermeta6556]

A Greek legend is a world legend in Olympic weightlifting ,thanks for the interview..

[@ricardhoxha8865]

Who sold his nationality for money

[@malamatinas1]

@@ricardhoxha8865you Albanians sure like to cry a lot don’t you?

[@katsikator5129]

​@@ricardhoxha8865 Albanians always crying in the comments. Pyrros is Greek he was just born in Albania. He even has the name of the ancient Greek king Pyrrhus of Epirus.

[@Wok_Agenda]

​@@katsikator5129 He is an Albanian traitor , don't forget he is participating in the mafia party new democracy

[@heythere9497]

@@katsikator5129yep right. Is Gianis Antetokubo from Epirus too?

[@labmrosgeo7018]

I remember it like yesterday - the Barcelona Olympics in 92… he was not well known… he goes out there and attempts his lift, his coach yelling “under the bar” and Dimas standing up and right before he snatched the weight over his head he yells “FOR GREECE” and does it - first gold medal. Legend

[@lefterisgeorgiou4424]

I have a photo of him from Barcelona Olympics with a dedication. I remember a very good man with hethos and kindness. Years after that we met again as we are neighbors in Melissia Athens. The same kindness although he managed to succeed in his life and won Olympic medals !

[@michail_x]

It’s hard to actually explain how much this athlete influenced a whole country 🇬🇷 For a short period of time, the Olympics for us Greeks were solely focused on one guy! With his performance, his determination, his ethics, he carried a whole country on his back and was the perfect representative of the place that gave birth to this historic event. Thank you for all these great moments Pyrro 🇬🇷

[@FrankKnights]

You got Albania to thank for that plus three other lifters leonidas sanpanis and other guy all Albanians that you forced into becoming Greek 😂

[@michail_x]

@@FrankKnights🤦‍♂️ Yeah he was forced. It’s clear you haven’t read any of his early life/career. Noone gets forced to wear the Hellenic Flag on his chest and compete for Hellas.

[@bigk2080]

His passion for this sport has only grown from his years of competing to now coaching.

[@stamos911]

Pyrros Dimas one of the greatest athletes of Greece!Martins respect m8 for this interview with the Legend.

[@πινοκιο-λ3β]

ti greece athletik les re mpoufe....sta tirana proponithike....hrthe ellas sas ta peire k efuge

[@babisz8640]

Πυρρο το ξερεις αλλα θα το γραψω να το δουν ολοι, εισαι κομματι της ψυχης μας, ενας ημιΘεος της Αρσης Βαρων και ταυτοχρονα ενας πολυ σεμνος Ανθρωπος. Σ' ευχαριστουμε απο καρδιας για ολες τις υπεροχες αναμνησεις που μας χαρισες, να εισαι παντα καλα, χαρουμενος γερος και δυνατος. Με Αγαπη ❤και απεραντο σεβασμο στον Ανθρωπο και τον Ολυμπιονικη Πρωταθλητη🥇

[@gvtrivia6780]

NE RE FILE!

[@sumhump1075]

θυμασαι εκεινο το βιντεο κατα των ναρκωτικων που το επαιζε ¨οχι στα ναρκωτικα¨ και μετα η και πριν βαρουσε ντοπα? εγω θυμαμαι. ειμαι σιγουρος το παιζει ακομα natty. cringe

[@FrankKnights]

You live of Albanians 😂proud Greeks

[@kristaps5296]

​@@FrankKnights turkalbanians are a turkish tribe from Caucasus

[@Merh0le]

Two athletes from different worlds brought together through true strength.

[@Merh0le]

His dip and drive was like dragster explosiveness.

[@HIMCULES]

Two champions, to be more precise

[@Navrem1990]

His signature move: looking around at the crowd while he lifts all those kilos … that guy is a legend!!

[@tonyz9384]

That is NOT his. He stole it. Look up Aleksander Konda and you will see this SOB stole it from Alexander 🤬

[@godogodaj4406]

That was the signature of a great Albanian weightlifter Aleksander Kondo that piro grow up idolising. Look him up search his name.

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

The content of these strength unknown videos is unmatched. Knocked this one out of the park. The passion and insight is inspirational. Thank you.

[@MartinsLicis]

I appreciate that!

[@marcomiller5146]

Ive been waiting for this man. When i got into weightlifting there were two athletes that got me into it, naim and pyrros. Im so glad this exists

[@anonanon7932]

Pyrros is a fckn legend, hes on a league of his own.

[@giorgoskaratzinis]

I would like you to realize something. Pyrros mentioned the standing ovation that took more than 10 minutes. I've never seen a ceremony practically freezed for more than 10 mins before that day and ever again to be honest. Extra respect to the other athletes and the committee. You see a small stadium of standing ovations, but I can confirm that on that day 10 million Greeks were crying for joy. You can ask any Greek where he/she was on the day the national team won the 1987 European basketball championship, or where he/she was and what he/she was doing in detail when the national team won the European football championship in 2004. The day Pyrros stepped on the podium in 2004 was such a day too.

[@chrisnivo]

A lot more than 10,000,000 Greeks watched and cried, I was watching at home in Canada and I was very emotional. Pyrros Dimas is an all time legend for our people.

[@Sokratis-qv9ld]

I still cry every time I see his athletic farewell... 💙💙💙🤍🤍🤍

[@MrWowtanking]

This is so true. I remember i was 21 at the time, i was in my home watching and i was also standing and clapping as if i was in the stadium.

[@emilio556]

Wow. I was literally thinking “how has he not done a full english interview” and look it up and we got nearly 30 minutes of amazing conversation with the legend himself! Thank you so much

[@johntsif7338]

I remember i was so young when he took Gold medal at Olympics the coach was shouting to him keep keep go under the bar and all Greece was so Proud for this man and his coach there is memories that some of us will never forget.

[@SoulRollerFIN]

One of my idols even before I was into weightlifting. Really enjoyed this interview. Still recovering from meniscus surgery and hearing his bronze medal story again inspires me to push harder to reach my old PRs.

[@MonsterMogster]

Tremendous!!! And huge props to Romark for the production value, it feels like you're right there with them.

[@mdbr155]

Pyrros Dimas along with Nick Galis are the two most historical and importat Greek athletes, ever.

[@embunchofnumbers]

Accurate

[@charistsmks6767]

the fist one is from Albania and the second one is American (just for the history)

[@Youngkossi]

Dymas is a Greek from Albania. Learn history.

[@mdbr155]

@@charistsmks6767 Pyrros Dimas is ethnic Greek, born and grew up in the greek minority of Northen Epirus (southern Albania). Galis is American of Greek heritage, born to two Greek parents who were migrants. He's parents are Greek and he's living in Greece. Don't understand your point.

[@embunchofnumbers]

@@Youngkossi he is a Greek. As is Northern Epirus 😘

[@chrism45]

Loved to hear him say "we" while talking about 3 different countries. The sport is growing in the US while it's dying in Greece.

[@lekdukaxhini3392]

It never was a thing in Greece, they managed to build a strong tem in 90-ties thanks to the fall of comunist regimes in Albania and URSS, most of these athletes werent even Greeks

[@KostasK7117]

Albanian spotted​@@lekdukaxhini3392

[@tfwwhennofitlitgf3300]

@@lekdukaxhini3392 Pyrros is ethnically Greek and Khaki's mom was Greek

[@lu1zh16]

​@@lekdukaxhini3392 Gaybanian lying again

[@exarchoskanelis84]

Cause greece is dying as well mate

[@ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣΔΙΑΜΑΝΤΗΣ-λ5ω]

The man the myth the legend!! Thank you for doing this interview with Mr Dimas. Not even the greek media haven't had him as a guest on any talking show for many years. You did the impossible.

[@procrustes7669]

The most entertained weightlifter to watch...everything on him was perfect, technique-explosiveness and amazing war cries.

[@michaellopez2070]

Super good content. 17:17. All the big weighlifting fans remember that call in the background his iconic C&J lifts.

[@jetcape15]

Dimas is a legend. That's so cool you were able to interview him.

[@METZIS19]

Δεν θα ξεχάσουμε ποτέ την υπερηφάνεια που μας έχεις κάνει να νιώσουμε Πύρρο σε ευχαριστούμε!

[@throwfardude]

Glad this is up. Went to watch it yesterday and it was taken down. Keep up the good work Martins!

[@nikthegreek2112]

Im Greek Thank you Martin for doing this interview. I trained with Valerios Leonidis and I have met Piros. When i tryed weightlifting i understoud that has nothing to do with bodybuilding or crossfit. Its a weird momentoum you basically explode the movement from your core or dare i say genitals and yo have about 1 second to execute. Amazing sport

[@andneomatmj23]

Wow! What a interview! Thanks Martins!

[@koschar185]

I remember at the ceremony of olympic 2004 in athens we cry like little kids when Pyrros go to take his medal.Its the most beautiful moment in athletes this and with Kenteris back to 2000.

[@GeoPro24]

Great video i really enjoyed. Martins approached Pyrros with much respect and admiration. Always welcome here in Greece Martins

[@eoanmo6259]

Pyrros Dimas is the goat!!!!! Best talent, quality, explosiveness, technique!!

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Mehhh soft elbow lockout every time Wouldn't even be passed today

[@georgeangelidakis45]

@@Lee-ic2yn how many olympic golds you have? lol

[@greekveteran2715]

@@Lee-ic2yn Pyrros Dimas is the most decorated weight lifter in history you fool! The greatest of all time! Go watch Ping pong, it's probably easier to understand for your IQ...

[@TMPOUZI]

@@Lee-ic2yn he has 3 gold medals in 3 Olympics and 1 Bronze, what are you talking about bro, this is completely crazy

[@loudboxx]

A video about an olympic weightlifter just in time for the Olympics!

[@stamatinachatzichristou5883]

even on your face you can see the respect towards the legend Pyrros Dimas, Thank you Pyrro for the honour of representing and raising our country so high and leaving it there forever!!

[@Μάικ-ν5φ]

I know that governments take advantage of athletes for political purposes. However, there are some athletes that, somehow, embody the soul of a given people. Pyrros Dimas was the embodiment of the greek soul, if that makes sense in any manner. Interviewing Pyrros gives a glimpse to greek soul.

[@a.n.4012]

Thanks for making this interview. A true Legend that needs more attention on his point of view and knowledge !

[@Panagiotis-Skordilis]

Martins my man, your content is top. You're committed to doing something that no one else has done. To provide quality with epic interviews. I wish to see you interview Arnold!! Best regards from Hellas.

Amazing ...and he pronounces the spanish names of some weightlifters in the proper way...👍👍😀😀🇸🇻..a well conducted interview..as a non formal conversation between two friends..

[@andrew98115wl]

It was Dimas who inspired me to start lifting. I saw a short clip of him on Putfile (before KZbin). It was an Ironmind clip from the 1993 WWC training hall (the one shown in here).

[@dionisis0018]

Pyros is a legend in Greece. We are proud of him! You guys should look at his old training footage doing insanely heavy front squats like it's nothing!!!

[@chrispandis9221]

Congratulations for such wholesome interview!

[@nikoskarkavelias1612]

The GOAT in weight lifting. Proven with numbers and gold. Nothing else matters.

[@HIMCULES]

YOU HAVE TO LIVE IT!!!

[@GalacticNomadMele]

Very underrated Athlete. Kudos to you for making a video about him. Top content!

[@StAnBu84-KM3AGN]

Martins, this strength content is awesome! It is so cool to see different takes on strength from around the world. Please keep this coming. It’s so awesome!

[@gcosmos960]

Met them all in person when they visited my school so humble and amazing athletes. A real inspiration to our generation❤

[@peterlampropoulos3505]

Truly an amazingly unforgettable moment. We'll never forget Pyrros. Thank to Martins for a great interview

[@porsche911CarreraRSR]

This was a great interview. He is a legend. My dad was there in Athens 2004 and the energy was electric.

[@deanwitt7903]

Olympic weightlifting , the king of all strength sports , Pure poetry in motion .

[@kourkoumpinakis]

When I heard 90kg at 7 years old I thought nahhhh...must be wrong in translation, he must've made a mistake but when I realized that it was actually 90kgs at 7 years old I couldn't believe it so much I kept repeaating that part...it's shocking!!!! No wonder 3 gold medals in 3 olympics..He's a greek legend!

[@vpol24]

Pyrros Dimas is a LEGEND! When I grew up in Greece, his name was synonym to "strong man".

[@lecrassous7061]

Man i've been following this channel for a while now and your content is GOATed

[@dimitrist8446]

καλως ηρθες στην ελλαδα martin και σε ευχαριστουμε για αυτη τη συνεντευξη με τον δικο μας θρυλο !!

[@costa6235]

Μεγάλε Πύρρο σε ευχαριστούμε για τις υπέροχες στιγμές που μας στιγμάτισαν ως παιδιά βλέποντας σε να αγωνιζεσαι.

[@nonsectarianbrats-5703]

Thank you for fixing the audio! Watching it a second time

[@MartinsLicis]

Sorry about the hiccup the first time around, and thank you for the patience! 🥹

[@embunchofnumbers]

When he won the gold, the whole city erupted in cheers, we went out to celebrate, cars honking, people were crying 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@emmsar708]

Nice interview! Appreciate your respect to this giant athlete. He deserves it. Thank you Pyrros.

[@georgiosbaxevanis7811]

Congratulations for the interview! Pyrros deserves such recognition, he's a legend!

[@yorgoskleivokiotis2600]

Amazing interview. Pyros is an absolute legend 🙌

[@lesterthurtle9621]

Awesome as usual Martins , love this series

[@GEOPOLITICALANALYSIS]

One of my heroes growing up! Thank you sir!

[@UNr34]

That's absolutely amazing. What a character, what a legend. Imagine growing up with that dream team of lifters that dominated the Olympics for all these years.

[@ProtipoAl]

What an excellent interview! He's my favourite athlete. Thanks so much for this

[@natpei7427]

I still cannot watch him without crying...what a legend

[@greggeo3294]

Great content, Pyrros is the goat!

[@Wok_Agenda]

Got the brain of one

[@agodeo]

That was a great interview! Well done!

[@minotauros13]

The amount of respect shown/paid by the non-verbal communication of the interviewer is just magnificent to watch...

[@F-rem]

legend

[@nukaakalund-mathussen1076]

what an absolute legend

[@MellonVegan]

17:24 Finally I know what that means! That phrase is burnt into my memory from watching compilations with some of his lifts on the way to my old weightlifting club ^^

[@basilistheo6269]

nice series of videos Martins!you are very cool and humble guy! greetings from Athens!

[@farnball1]

Thank you for interviewing this legend, Martins. It's a bit humbling to take such people and put them in small street shops, away from the big lights. It brings you down to earth.

[@Nshandles88]

Respect to you from the USA.

[@panagiotispanagiotou1983]

Very nice interview Martins! Thank you!

[@Luffy-e2z]

Amazing hearing from Pyrros the Legend Dimas after all these years. We can learn a lot from him. Amazing job Martins!

[@Kriti98]

This was an amazing interview. Congratulations, keep up the great work.

[@LightWeightsBebe]

Another amazing piece of work ❤❤❤

[@haroldpepete]

great talk, you did such an amazing job, 30 min was awesome but with this guy is for talking an hour at least, you got me with this interview, you have a new subscriber

[@michaelvoulgarellis8298]

The reason i got into weightlifting in the 90s…The GOAT

[@ThomasBroadbent-r1k]

great interview, always amazed by his lifting and passion

[@gvtrivia6780]

a saw the golden team of Hellenic weightlifting in 1996 right after their incredible performance in Atlanta, i was 9 years old... they are heroes in my mind and soul

[@shiringham]

Awesome Interview, I love it when the OGs get a platform to talk and to tell their Story, also to get their flowers.

[@seetheshine]

Pyrros is an icon here in Greece. Thank you for this amazing interview.

[@TMPOUZI]

You talked to one of the GOATS of weightlifting, that's huge for your channel man, keep up the excellent work!

[@sopranomadness894]

Great Greek, great man and great athlete. Kudos!

[@basicelement]

There are no words to thank him enough for the unforgettable moments and feelings ❤ 🇬🇷

[@lolworld702]

thank you for this interview. a great athlete

[@markswain365]

A champion athlete and person..... what true gentleman Pyrros is.

[@aodalbanian]

Thank you dor this interview. 👏

[@JohnDoe-dn9ez]

Dimas is a greek heroe and we will always love him. Be well champ

[@arthurdayne1297]

You were mistaken a bit guys, while showing photos of supposed to be Kakhi Kakhiashvili but this was Georgy asanidze another Georgian weightlifter competed at 82 kg class against Pyrros, and currently head coach of Georgian team and especially Lasha.

[@dioufinos]

Great interview!!!! Great job Martins!

[@eRestaurants]

Our legend! Thanks for everything!

[@ugabugabagaga]

Greek legend fron North Epirus , only pride for this man.

[@gammyhorse]

Great interview

[@gfilippou]

Martins is such a smart guy, what an amazing sight to behold such a smart giant

[@petedavies6457]

God bless you both for the respect to each other

[@constantine9065]

Amazing interview

[@Dimi1980]

True reveal his mentality the statement that his best moment was the one with smallest decoration just because his people where there with him! Για πάντα στις καρδιές μας Πυρο,❤

[@STORMCombatSystem]

Great interview. His weightlifting career was nothing less than epic. Also, a great guy.

[@Pegasios]

Nice respectful conversation/interview. A++