Pyrros Dimas
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Pyrros•Dimas |
| Used name | Pyrros•Dimas |
| Original name | Πύρρος•Δήμας |
| Other names | Pirro Dhima |
| Born | 13 October 1971 in Himarë, Vlorë (ALB) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 82-84 kg |
| Affiliations | SC 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 Closing Ceremony | GRE |
Pyrros Dimas | |
| 2004 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | GRE |
Pyrros Dimas |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (1–0–0 1993 Linguadoca-Roussillon WLT gold: middle-heavyweight -91 kg)
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Weightlifting (light-heavyweight -83 kg (1993-1997) Snatch – 5 May 1995 - end: 176.0 kg (5 May 1995; Warszawa, POL), 177.5 kg (5 May 1995; Warszawa, POL), 180.0 kg (26 July 1996; Atlanta, Georgia, USA), light-heavyweight -83 kg (1993-1997) Clean & Jerk – 5 May 1995 - 26 July 1996: 211.0 kg (5 May 1995; Warszawa, POL), 212.5 kg (22 November 1995; Guangzhou, CHN), 213.0 kg (26 July 1996; Atlanta, Georgia, USA), light-heavyweight -83 kg (1993-1997) Total (biathlon) – 5 May 1995 - end: 385.0 kg (5 May 1995; Warszawa, POL), 387.5 kg (5 May 1995; Warszawa, POL), 392.5 kg (26 July 1996; Atlanta, Georgia, USA), light-heavyweight -85 kg (1998-2018) Snatch – 13 November 1998 - 17 April 1999 and 26 November 1999 - 29 April 2000: 178.0 kg (13 November 1998; Lahti, FIN), 180.5 kg (26 November 1999; Athina, GRE))