Today.Az » Sports » Azeri weight lifter wins bronze in World Champ
17 May 2012 [12:27] - Today.Az
Azerbaijani junior weight lifter Nijat Rahimov weighting in at 77 kg has compete in Junior World Championship in Antigua, Guatemala. Rahimov finished first stage in 5th place with a 98kg in snatch.
The first Azerbaijani Olympic champion among the seniors, Nijat Rahimov has competed more successful in Clean & Jerk stile and wrapped up the competition in 3rd place with 185kg and scooped the bronze medal of the tournament.
Sportsman has totally gained 333kg (148+185) and finished the championship on 4th place.
The first Azerbijani athlete who has competed in the championship Firudin Guliyev (69kg) has won the silver medal of the chamionship in Clean & Jerk.
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