Most Decorated Olympic Weightlifter - Pyrros Dimas | Olympic Records

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[@playzx98]

The way he looks at left side and d right side while lifting is so badass

[@LovelsFries]

And then the grin he does... awesome

[@vuralmecbur9958]

And dangerous for him.

[@eetuvaris6748]

+Vural Mecbur Yup.

[@treymiller5321]

Vural Mecbur how is it dangerous?

[@vuralmecbur9958]

The muscles you use to turn your head are connected to your shoulders and back. Under such extreme tension, any movement that weakens the stability and balance of your muscle system is dangerous. Try it yourself if you are not convinced.

[@n33daname]

16 years competing and winning at the Olympic level. freaking stellar. winning a national lottery would probably be easier.

[@neptis3300]

n33daname 12 years*

[@pramodnair1249]

It would be 12 years

[@karanSingh-rl5zt]

True

[@vipulpaliwal13]

Not luck

[@GurmailSingh-pz3ty]

@@neptis3300 4 medal 16 yrs bro 3 gold and 1 bronze

[@jodalar13425]

One of the most underrated and greatest sport legends

[@pyrronatsis]

Haha well thats where i got my name from

[@jackalacka2887]

Just like Lamar Gant

[@lowereastsideastrologist7769]

Pyrros is overrated. No World Records

[@asteris1399]

@@lowereastsideastrologist7769 Yeah you are right. No world records.. Only 3 golds and one bronze.. What a waste of time... Totally overrated...

[@diegofraile2651]

@@lowereastsideastrologist7769 1995 snatch 176 and 177,5 kg beating the previous wr (175,5)

[@abha8806]

Undoubtedly the most badass weight lifter of all time. 4 medals in 4 Olympics & 3 Golds + 01 Bronze even when he was not fully recovered from a knee injury. That is Superman stuff.

[@eleniasimop]

Everyone talks about his four Olympic games and they "forgot" his big collection of gold metals in world championships in between . It wasn't a small achievement!

[@coconutcrab8959]

include Suleymanoglu with him

[@Cypriot1alex]

Well said 👏

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@coconutcrab8959Pyrros was better! 👍🏻

[@gutz1981]

If I remember correctly, it was said by him and his trainer that we was past his prime come the 2004 games and was not expecting to win Gold that year. But being the games were held in Greece, he had to compete to win at least a medal for himself and Greece.

[@billbates5475]

He was competing with a shoulder injury. This is why many for us Greeks say that it was the bronze and for many of us it is his best medal because we thought he was out of the olympics before that last one. He was very tough.

[@faelreklaw8837]

Also he had a wrist injury little time before the olympics and a knee surgery just two months before. So he had to major injuries just before the games and he was 32 participating in 4 olympics. Just incredible, unbelievble human perseverence

[@jetcape15]

@@billbates5475 He's also said it was his favorite medal as well :)

[@osamabinladen143]

He just wanted to show up in front of his countrymen in Olympics. Guy was not only aging but facing injuries too. Massive respect!

[@zoroluffysan]

Isn’t he from Albania though?

[@Eren-he5dt]

Thank you osama, SUPERB

[@stavrosk.2868]

He belonged to the much persecuted Greek minority in Southern albania and who quickly went to Greece when the stalinist regime fell. He is a real Greek.and very proud to be so.

[@dailyhealthmotivation7079]

Deepest respect to legend for his consistent performance of 16 years... 16 years is not a joke to be continuously in prime and have Medal in Worlds Top Event... True Legend... Don't know why he is not to the level of popularity he actually deserves...

[@eleniasimop]

He is popular in Greece and between people who are involved with his sport. He couldn't ask for more...

[@dailyhealthmotivation7079]

@@eleniasimop I am powerlifter and weightlifter myself but sorry I didn't hear about him much though I started lifting at age of 16 from 2004

[@Ipwnwithmatrix]

12 years

[@jorgeferreira2009]

A guy that participates in 4 Olympics is already worth of huge respect. To win 4 (1 in each Olympic game) medals, where 3 are of gold ... WOW! Congratulations.

[@kayacenk4164]

but he lose.. Naim win

[@jorgeferreira2009]

@@kayacenk4164 read the text. 3 gold 1 bronze. He WON 4 medals. Barcelona 1992 - Gold Atlanta 1996 - Gold Sydney 2000 - Gold Athens 2004 - Bronze I never said he won all the events. He WON medals. If that's not enough for you ...

[@superman-fb4ye]

@@jorgeferreira2009 and in separate weight category

[@nitishpandey7456]

Naim would have also won 4 if he not boycott from 1984 olympic

[@ozzythepolar]

Respect from Turkiye ! He is one of the greatest weightlifters of all time

[@edizersahan693]

@@kunushiknows6874 loser

[@MrBarosxp]

@@kunushiknows6874 youre a disgrace to your country

[@ΓιώργοςΠαπαδόπουλος-ο9λ]

Thank you for your kindness from Greece

[@petrosmaragkos5492]

Respect from Greece for this comment

[@kayacenk4164]

lol greatest is Naim suleymanoglu. lan mal naim suleymanoglu bunu yendi bi bok bıldıgın yok.

[@jordangroff8978]

Greece's greatest athlete ever, regardless of sport

[@yianpap6093]

Well, not sure about that. Many would argue that title may belong to Nick Galis. I would, as he brought much more collective euphoria to the Greek people than Dimas.

[@jodalar13425]

It doesnt matter if he brought euoria.In terms of achievements, Pirros is miles ahead.He is a Legend in global level.

[@yianpap6093]

Of course it matters man. What else matters in this world other than making people happy?

[@konstantinosmichos5749]

Actually, he is not Albanian, but Greek from the Northern Epirus...

[@sikhscythian3170]

+Romario gjika china wins all the medals in weightlifting

[@enescobanoglu4810]

Big respect from Turkey. I liked his style 👍

[@agrajmishra6128]

16 years 4 olympics 1 category per game 3 golds 1 bronze. That side by side look That jump to the podium with a smile . = LEGEND

[@aj-sl1if]

Guru 12 yrs hoga

[@nocopyrightmusic227]

Not only 12 years more than that to reach at this level it needs lots of hard work and practice... may be 16 to 18 years of Hard work i guess 🤷

[@petel4373]

1992-2004 = 12 years

[@LachFlex]

WOW - the mood in that room at 1:00 would psych you up SO MUCH!!! EPIC!!!

[@iliana6227]

yes ;))

[@lMobiuscidl]

Home soil hehe

[@anezinis]

Lachlan Walker This is Hellas men!

[@Meli_Alexandrias]

@@lMobiuscidl no it was sydney

[@Meli_Alexandrias]

Type πυρος δημας απομονη 2004 αθηνα Then you understand what is crowd ...and if you only knew Greek language

[@Dunning-Krugereffect]

This guy was unbelievably strong in his prime.

[@tasoskoyt]

Hahaha.What a story Mark.

[@cop6576]

@@tasoskoyt lmao gotta love yt comments. Oh its a world class athlete, lets write that he's strong

[@knowledgeispower5621]

respect from an Armenian! as an Armenian i personally admire dimas one of the greek legends... man was solid as rock!

[@dritanlanga5227]

Hello the man was born in Albania. It's not from Greece. It is 100% Albanian

[@marioslianos8806]

the name pyra (fire) is greek name.pyrros is greek..

[@ninjaz7192]

Dritan Langa he was born in albania but he was greek , his family was in a minority of greeks that lived in albania so just like many of u albanians that are born in greece say u are not greek , piros is not albanian ;)

[@80feetjump]

knowledge ispower Maybe it's because Greeks and Armenians are basically the same people. They have the same ancestors. The Phrygians.

[@petel4373]

@ERJON RONI I've never heard of Albania were is it..

[@Affliction604]

33 people have literally no idea what they've been witness

[@aaqibuqaab8148]

When you see his coach is always there in his corner !!!! Massive respect for that coach who was always there for him pushing him more n more....

[@michailmoulagr5631]

PYRROS DIMAS looking left and right Weights: am I a joke to u?

[@jeanneymar373]

Swaghetti Yolognese GR more like gravity

[@dynamicinc3438]

charisteas

[@unitwind1290]

Pirro DHima looks left and right as his coach ALEXANDER KONDO did

[@amitchhillar8380]

Peak🔥

[@VaibhavAKhandare]

Dimas: No you are life of my.

[@StarInTheOcean]

He kept the weight lifted even after the buzzer went off. Giving enough time for people to take photos of him. True legend...🙏🙏

[@spongeeveryday]

I get emotional watching the archives of this man. the level of greatness emitted from who he was as an athlete is so off the charts its literally a thing of mythology. Dimas...truly the greatest athlete to walk the earth

[@biologybiceps5643]

🙏🙏

[@Just4Bboying]

I'm not Greek and don't know much about weightlifting either, but I still find this video so awesome, uplifting and motivational. Pretty much the same feeling when I saw Bolt or Phelps.

[@chilenoecorazon]

Wow this man is in the history of the greece, together with the football selection of de Euro 2004, fantastic!!, greetings from Chile!!

[@vasigalas]

Thanks man! That was really nice from you!☺

[@billl1977]

The true son of Hercules and the best Greek Athlete ever.......

[@smhammu1]

For me Pyrros Dimas and Naim Süleymanoğlu videos never get old.

[@ugabugabagaga]

the best wightlifters of all time those 2 u said

[@Al.j.Vasquez]

He was using the line on his head 11 years before it became a trend.

[@apostolisf3201]

Khotta Bogard lol

[@hussainthebane]

Line on the head was a trend ages before that. Mike Tyson had the same one when he had hair. So did Tupac.

[@puppy8125]

Dragon Rager it wasn’t a trend then though you dumbass

[@MrPILJO]

Lol.... Did you ever heard about Dida?

[@shashibhushankanishk5344]

What's that

[@OmPatelRecords]

He was genetically gifted. He puts his genetics on test. Which made him a legend. My huge respect to this outstanding athlete.

[@Jas_Flash24]

His form, clean/jerk and snatch are definitely the best I’ve seen. As perfect as you can possibly get Flawless and he keeps The weight up with no struggle. Champion.

[@75Prelives]

What a badass. Pound for pound, one of the strongest Olympic weightlifters since Milo of Crotona.

[@drishtantmahajan5847]

The amount of progress he made from 82.5 - 83 kg is unbelievable it's just .5 gain in weight. At his second Olympics he was at his peak, clear example of "when I look in the mirror I see my competition"

[@Hayden-pp2dy]

Pyrros Dimas, god of Weightlifting.

[@kaguraslayer2260]

Ioannis Visvikis I think Pyrros is better

[@sametgurkanozkul6446]

Kagura Slayer But naim weightlifted 3.5 times of his bodyweihght.

[@sametgurkanozkul6446]

Kagura Slayer What i mean is both are really great but naim wins by little difference

[@hanniballecter2365]

Get Gud actually yeah

[@barispeace]

One of them. Don't you never forget Naim Süleymanoğlu.

[@shubhranshushekhar9410]

Wow so confident he was .. I didn't know about him before this video.. Thanx To Olympic KZbin channel ❤️

[@sludgehammerz]

0:46 that left and right look is badass

[@luiscastillo-tt4is]

Never get bored of watching this,i keep coming to watch this again and again

[@JoshdaKnight]

Met this guy in person when he dropped by our cryoclinic and he is a hilarious human being.

[@bap2218]

The Olympics literally runs through his veins.

[@darkreed3486]

Steroids

[@nitzkr1761]

His coach was always with him great to see such a bonding

[@blade83336]

1:01 must feel amazing hearing and watching all those people stand up and cheer at you

[@---xy1mt]

Total Respect!! may have been the strongest man "pound for pound" ... Truly inspiring to see the results and both Pyrros and his Coach age through this amazing journey!!

[@evangelos_tziniolis]

Although I admire Pyrros, he is a legend, a god for us Greeks, I think Naim Suleymanoglu was the best pound for pound lifter ever. He was a beast, rip.

[@shreyanshaswal9831]

I was lucky enough to witness his greatness live in 2000 and 2004....

[@sridhar3414]

In the all medals...winning bronze at that age is so great...one of the greatest Olympic hero

[@errandlad8289]

I know him personally.Fantastic character,humble and so friendly. It was my pleasure and honour to meet him and take his autograph. Respect aderfe.

[@MannuhFestIt]

What I REALLY admire about him is that he’s a power jerker. I say that as a sake for representation for me because I think I cannot do split jerks at all. Much respect to him!

[@aidandunworth765]

0:57 his coach encouraging him plus the lift, chills every time

[@panagenesis2695]

Remember watching him as a kid and young adult. Μπράβο ρε Πύρρε! ☦🥇🇬🇷⛪🙏🕊🏋️‍♂️

[@fatjonrrapaj6834]

He's from Albania though

[@Kostas.Dh03]

@@fatjonrrapaj6834 Nah he is from North Epirus

[@alexanderhelios9344]

Greatest of all time. We love you Pyrros. Simply the best. Ελλάς!

[@abehaile2659]

Thank you guys so much. I just started powerlifting and I can slowly integrate all of these components of the clean and jerk into my ‘big-4’ workout days

[@sandeeppun1260]

He has elevated my spirit another level with every new gold medal. He maintained the brightness of medals. Salute sir

[@Ruchan_Karaman]

I think both Naim and him were phenomenal. I still watch this video time to time.

[@nikmpn1764]

yes both was phenomenal big respect to both regardless of nationality

[@10Dante4]

1:01 just look at the crowd wow

[@iliana6227]

;)

[@doduyle8476]

standing ovation

[@Mukesh12347]

LOVE FROM INDIA SO PROUD OF YOU DECORATED WEIGHTLIFTER......

[@huygfc4257]

I'm so proud of him. And i'm not even Greece.

[@nikostheo719]

If you feel proud you're partially Greek my friend!

[@Kbcqw]

It’s okay, neither is he lmao. He’s from albania. Only competed with Greece because Albania did not have a strong Olympic program and didn’t give him enough $$ like the Greeks did. He even changed his name.

[@dimospap777]

@@Kbcqw Pyrros is Greek, from Greek village in Albania, don't be mad 😂

[@Kbcqw]

@@dimospap777 that’s funny because I’m from the same village 😂😂 I guess by your logic, I must be Greek too...

[@dimospap777]

@@Kbcqw I'm not sure about what village you referred though, The Greek minority is recognized from the Albanian State, one example of the Greek presence is the assassination of Konstantinos Katsifas, is this guy Albanian too? Albanian names and last names is way different from Greek ones and you know that

[@jagatdave]

Never knew that age works such a huge way...respect.. for the guy...that he came to win bronze for his team .true sign of sportsman...

[@mence5992]

These weights still are good nowdays in his category. He was a Monster in the 90s

[@Itokochan]

i just discovered this man and i could watch him lift all day

[@m2blind2c]

I've watched this video over 50 times

[@sofiakazakova81]

Sir Raj same

[@Jas_Flash24]

Sir Raj seriously fkn awesome and motivating haha

[@TONYSTARK-zv4wy]

Same here....I just don't know why

[@prasannasivakumaran2020]

Music also has a part in it for sure.

[@pundlik9012]

good raj

[@Riturajupadhyay]

What a super performance . Amazing continue training through out decades . Body conditioning is outstanding .. Respect.

[@tannermaxwell7321]

To put in perspective Greece in total has 35 gold medals. He literally accounts for 8.57% of all gold medals obtained by Greece. Hands down one of the greatest athletes produced from their nation.

[@1990sharath]

Winning Bronze medal was the toughest for Pyrros Dimas I guess. He has said, in Athens when doing clean & jerk he felt like as if he is lifting 500 KG.

[@shivamtomar]

3 gold and 1 bronze at the highest level is the greatest accomplishment human being can achieve and dont forget he was injured during athens 2004 but wanted to compete in his home country.

[@ashishbhatt3467]

Dimas's form is amazing..He hold the weight steadily for quite a while..what a beast

[@toomuchtruth]

He actually looks like Kratos from God of War, especially in the Athens 2004 clips.

[@vinylhedgehog5574]

He is a God. A God among men.

[@mitsospon7720]

In Greece we call him the modern Hercules.

[@tassop1128]

no we don't

[@WZ912]

nerd

[@Eagle_data]

Albanian Kratos lmaooo

[@lawlwho]

quads of gods

[@ethanschalekamp4609]

Quadriceps of the god's recept(ionist)

[@TheLeviathar]

The Quad father

[@barniechong1183]

Joseph Schmidt The Godquader

[@lawlwho]

quadzilla

[@TheLeviathar]

Quadosaurus rex

[@sahir313]

The most underrated sport. Real champion. Respect

[@antoniosindi9064]

the best olympic weight lifter ever !!!

[@jandyflores1782]

The GOAT of weightlifting 3 gold and 1 bronce in 4 olympic event no one can break his record., much respect.,!

[@poorlittlesheep4098]

The desire to perform in Athens Olympic at his home country definitely played a part in his last 4 years.

[@ΑρχέγονοςΕλλάςΉπειρος]

One of the best Greek Athletes of all time!

[@fatjonrrapaj6834]

He's from Albania

[@VSLS06]

@@fatjonrrapaj6834 he is from north epirus

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@fatjonrrapaj6834Nope, he is from Northern Epirus 🇬🇷

[@MoonWatcha]

He is a beast :) Respect from Turkiye.

[@prayShinigami]

Great sport, great man .

[@suhasinimadhuryachennubhot9342]

I got goosebumps watching this video. Inspiring!!

[@StevExMachina]

No words. Straight up awesome. He gets all my thumbs up!

[@rcsc97]

I'm not a fan weightlifting but most of those athletes put one leg behind to finish the technique , but dimas just use his arms and legs to finish , I never see a weightlifter doing that.. Amazing

[@rcsc97]

I don't know about that but is incredible how dimas do his technique

[@giorgosgiorgoulis]

Roberto Salinas That's not as rare as you think... Also it does not avoid back injuries...You even push your lower back even more with these technique... The athlete just uses more power from his legs and eliminates his shoulders a bit... Athletes who have very strong legs use this technique...

[@CeroAshura]

@@giorgosgiorgoulis squat jerk or I believe sometimes referred to as power jerk.

[@stefanfreestylez]

From what i hear its easier but you need the mobility

[@kioftor]

Lu Xiaojun

[@scientificallyunsta2]

They should have shown his attempt at gold and his symbolic action of leaving his shoes on the platform. Last lift of the day, last lift for gold, last lift of his career - fantastic man who reigned over 12 years...would anyone be able to beat him? (all eyes Ilya Ilyin)

[@mahmoudshokrysports7200]

U can learn it on my page , weightlifting is a world

[@katarinadicamella]

In weightlifting, what he has achieved truly was astonishment!!

[@americanmambi]

you guys should do more videos like this one, good music, good energy, good editing

[@harryschrysan3183]

Wow in 4 years he jumped from 167.5kg snatch to 180kg and his bodyweight went up by half a kilo. That is crazy strength and technique right there!!

[@Dan-jg7zl]

Yup, PEDs

[@sayammontesreyes2393]

the way he turns his head to the sides every time he's got it... 🔥

[@hhppecit]

His clean and jerk action is pure gold standard. 💥💥💥

[@saviourdude1853]

His physique and attitude during 1992 Barcelona Olympics gives me glimpses of thoughts regarding those ancient Greek warriors who used to fight iconic wars for glory!!

[@rmzulhilmi]

Clean and jerk? More like clean and push press! Such a legend!

[@rmzulhilmi]

It was a figure of speech *****. Just why people are taking things too seriously at the wrong place and the wrong time. Just why?

[@TheLeviathar]

More like Clean and crush the roof

[@navsquid32]

He makes the power jerk look effortless. Such a difficult movement, performed at high weights with such ease... Dimas is a master.

[@MASTERmw100]

what a monster. Such an amazing sport.

[@secpozz]

One of the best weighlifters I’ve ever seen. Huge respect from Turkey.

[@swampwiz]

I saw him at the Atlanta Olympics. That was the best sporting event I've ever personally attended.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Then you saw him at his Peak 😃

[@Alexis_Mos]

1:30....no words!

[@feddyblade9908]

I love how he acts nonchalantly at 0:47 thats intimidating face

[@ElMakz]

Ive seen this video 100 times and I will see it 1000000 times more.

[@AlexMartinez-ce7ms]

One bad dude. To be at the top for four olympic games. INSANE!!!

[@Fromthyashes]

I could watch this all day.

[@sk.saugat9738]

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️

[@Lokka61]

Wow..Big respect from Turkey.

[@emirzeneli6634]

huge respect from albania.i dont care if people say he is greek or albanian,he is one of the greatest ever.his coach when he was young in albania zef kovaci told him to not train for a year because the way the other trained him he would have 2 or 3 years left.he did so in order his body to change the structure,form and technice.without zef we wouldnt see probably pirro dhima in such level.

[@89yigit]

He lifted the world like Atlas, respect from Turkey.

[@stephenr80]

In athens he decides to come looking like a freakin spartan to get the job done again

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Spartan Kratos Appearance! 🇬🇷✊🏻

[@highlander8152]

He was the one of the best in this sport. Salute from Turkey

[@aljoker7808]

Its interesting how age plays a role, here is clearly showed he is getting weaker with the age. Amazing is the fact he stays on the top for so long.

[@JD_2597]

he had a lot of injuries leading up to the 2004 Olympics in Athens. if not for the injuries I have no doubt he would have had another gold medal.

[@ariskoustoylidhs5879]

just one month before the o4 olympicks he was training in the islan of kos where i was the sef there and he and the hhall team wehre coming to eat every day for 15 days lunch and dinner and he was in so mutch pain some timew he was crying of pain, and i asked him many times how can u do that he said i am not about to missed it this is y last olympics in frond of my people ,i will compete even if it kills me

[@DragonFlipster]

Spelling man.

[@aljoker7808]

English is not my native language trying my best.

[@SydneyCarton2085]

Actually, he had to move up in weight class and he was lifting MORE with each next Olympics. It was only his last Olympics where he was not at his best and he had suffered injuries that would have deterred any other competitors from even attempting to lift.

[@atharvawaghaye5519]

Its amazing to see a student winning and coach getting emotional journey ❤😮

[@नागराज-न4झ]

This guy really was an epitome of physicality

[@shashwatpriyadarshi972]

Did he take steroids or was natural?

[@ORTHODOX-PATH]

LEGEND! deep RESPECT thank you GREEK P.DIMAS.

[@unitwind1290]

From Pirro Dhima Albanian name to Pirros Dimas Greek name: When he was born in the archives of the Albanian state his real registered name was Pirro Dhima. Then like many other Albanians he too jumped at the Greek authorities' offer of millions of dollars to change both their name and citizenship.

[@unitwind1290]

you could easily laugh with Pyrrhus now hear what he says, and why he wanted to change citizenship

[@unitwind1290]

@Ioannis Grivas The authorities in charge of Greek diplomacy still today are offering money to anyone in Albania to declare that they belong to the Greek minority

[@unitwind1290]

@Johnny Black For its Root and its true history Greccia has long been deceiving and hiding the truth from the Whole World, then Pirros Dimas like all the other Albanians who wanted to be a bargaining chip, that is, they agreed to change their name and nationality in exchange. of favors offered by the Greek diplomacy you can keep them we don't want them back anymore ...

[@zaimiscrete9788]

Ευχαριστούμε το "Λιοντάρι της Χειμάρρας" το μεγάλο αυτό αθλητή για όσα μας έχει προσφέρει🏋‍♂️🇬🇷

[@arjunraj3977]

Is it possible to look badass while just looking left and right ? Dimas : Hold my beer kid .

[@manivannanchandrasekaran2555]

What a great attitude he has!! The Way he looks both sides and smile..!! respect to his coach as well!