Mohamed Kheir Tarabulsi

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMohamed Kheir•Tarabulsi
Used nameMohamed Kheir•Tarabulsi
Original nameمحمد خير•طرابلسي
Born26 September 1950 in Beirut, Beirut (LBN)
Died21 August 2002 in Beirut, Beirut (LBN)
Measurements167 cm / 75 kg
NOC Lebanon
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Mohamed Kheir Tarabulsi had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1972 Olympics Middleweight class (472.5 kg); 2nd in the 1972 World Championships Middleweight class (472.5 kg). He set four world records - all in the snatch.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Weightlifting LBN Mohamed Kheir Tarabulsi
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 14
1972 Summer Olympics Weightlifting LBN Mohamed Kheir Tarabulsi
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
1980 Summer Olympics Weightlifting LBN Mohamed Kheir Tarabulsi
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) DNF

Special Notes