Giorgi Asanidze
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Giorgi•Asanidze |
| Used name | Giorgi•Asanidze |
| Original name | გიორგი•ასანიძე |
| Born | 30 August 1975 in Sachkhere, Imereti (GEO) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 85 kg |
| Affiliations | CLKS 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
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Weightlifting (middleweight -77 kg (1998-2018) Snatch – 12 November 1998 - 16 April 1999: 168.0 kg (12 November 1998; Lahti, FIN), light-heavyweight -85 kg (1998-2018) Snatch – 29 April 2000 - 2 June 2002: 181.0 kg (29 April 2000; Sofia, BUL))