Giorgi Asanidze

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameGiorgi•Asanidze
Used nameGiorgi•Asanidze
Original nameგიორგი•ასანიძე
Born30 August 1975 in Sachkhere, Imereti (GEO)
Measurements173 cm / 85 kg
AffiliationsCLKS Mazowia
NOC Georgia
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

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.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2000 Summer Olympics Weightlifting GEO Giorgi Asanidze
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
2004 Summer Olympics Weightlifting GEO Giorgi Asanidze
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
2000 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony GEO Giorgi Asanidze
2004 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony GEO Giorgi Asanidze

Special Notes