Pyrros Dimas

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full namePyrros•Dimas
Used namePyrros•Dimas
Original nameΠύρρος•Δήμας
Other namesPirro Dhima
Born13 October 1971 in Himarë, Vlorë (ALB)
Measurements173 cm / 82-84 kg
AffiliationsSC Milon, Nea Smyrni
NOC Greece
Medals OG
Gold 3
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 4

Biography

Born in Himare, Albania as Pirro Dhima, Dimas emigrated to Greece in 1991, and has since become one of the greatest lifters ever. He has won four Olympic medals, including three consecutive gold medals from 1992-2000, and equaling the feat of Norb Schemansky with medals at four consecutive Olympics. At the World Championships he won four medals, with golds in 1993, 1995, and 1998. He won one European Championship in 1995. As a light-heavyweight, he has set 11 world records. His sister, Odyssea Dimas, is also a national champion weightlifter.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Summer Olympics Weightlifting GRE Pyrros Dimas
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
1996 Summer Olympics Weightlifting GRE Pyrros Dimas
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
2000 Summer Olympics Weightlifting GRE Pyrros Dimas
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
2004 Summer Olympics Weightlifting GRE Pyrros Dimas
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1996 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony GRE Pyrros Dimas
2004 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony GRE Pyrros Dimas
2004 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony GRE Pyrros Dimas

Special Notes