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	Iran's Hercules Hossein Rezazadeh mulls outdoing Beckham, Schumacher
		World's strongest man, Hossein Rezazadeh, is dreaming of excelling himself and outdoing four "Sportsman of the World in 2003" candidates, among them David Beckham and Michael Schumacher, IRNA reported from Tehran.
		Rezazadeh took Olympic gold with a world record total of 472.5 kg (212.5 kg in the snatch and 260 kg in the clean and jerk).
		Rezazadeh was voted as 'Champion of Champions' of Iran in the year 2002.
	www.payvand.com /news/03/nov/1026.html (598 words)

	Rezazadeh Wants World Weightlifting Gold (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Rezazadeh, who arrived in the Canadian city Monday night said the world events prior to the Olympic Games have been always much more difficult than other events and the competitions in Vancouver will be surely tougher than the previous editions.
		Rezazadeh, who smashed the world record in the +105kg category was hardly troubled by his rivals on his way toward winning three gold medals of the class.
		Hossein Tavakkoli, Iran's gold medalist of the category at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, lifted 185kg in snatch, standing seventh due to his weight excess in comparison with his Turkish rival Bunyami Sudas and Alan Cagajew from Bulgaria.
	www.mehrnews.com /en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=38481 (537 words)

	Iran's Hercules Hossein Rezazadeh eyes world weightlifting gold
		Rezazadeh, who arrived in the Canadian city Monday night told IRNA the world events prior to the Olympic Games have been always much more difficult than other events and the competitions in Vancouver will be surely tougher than the previous editions.
		Rezazadeh, who smashed the world record in the +105 kg category was hardly troubled by his rivals on his way toward winning three gold medals of the class.
		Hossein Tavakkoli, Iran's gold medalist of the category at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, lifted 185 kg in snatch, standing seventh due to his weight excess in comparison with his Turkish rival Bunyami Sudas and Alan Cagajew from Bulgaria.
	www.payvand.com /news/03/nov/1112.html (592 words)

	Iranian weightlifter Rezazadeh breaks world record
		Rezazadeh improved the world's +105 kg record by 0.5 kg as he lifted 213 kg in snatch.
		Rezazadeh shot to fame at the 2000 Sydney Olympics with a superhuman lift to defeat two legends of the sport on the way to gold and the title of the "world's strongest man."
		Rezazadeh said the gold medal he won in the Norwegian grand prix on May 15 has greatly raised his spirits for 2004 Athens Olympic Games.
	www.payvand.com /news/04/jul/1112.html (557 words)

	Rezazadeh worth of his weight in gold
		In defiance of his leg injury, Rezazadeh lifted 457.5 kg and the title among 35 beefy competitors, winning two golds and one bronze.
		The 24-year-old Rezazadeh, who scooped up three golds and set a new clean and jerk record by 0.5 kg by clearing 263 kg in the 72nd edition in Warsaw, Poland, failed to improve his own snatch record, 213 kg, in his third effort for 213.5 kg and bagged bronze with 207.5 kg.
		Rezazadeh retained the clean and jerk title, raising 250 kg in his first move.
	www.parstimes.com /news/archive/2003/rezazadeh_vancouver.html (276 words)

	Cherubic Rezazadeh too strong for rivals
		The 26-year-old, who invoked Hazrat Abolfazl (AS), a religious leader of the Shiites, prior to his every attempt edged past all rivals with a 210 kg lift in snatch, which was later combined with a world record of 263.5 kg in the clean and jerk.
		Rezazadeh improved his own record by 0.5 kg as he incredibly flung the bar above his head in his third clean-and-jerk effort.
		"Hossein is what he is, unbeatable," admitted Scerbatihs, who believes for the moment nobody has much chance of overtaking Rezazadeh.
	www.parstimes.com /news/archive/2004/rezazadeh_wins_olympic_gold.html (302 words)

	JOKESTAN PERSIAN JOKES - News Flash
		Hossein Rezazadeh, the newest claimant to the title of world's strongest man, just lifted them -- all at one time, all by himself.
		Rezazadeh lifted 1,040 pounds (472.5 kg) to overtake repeat silver medalist Weller and bronze medalist Ashot Danielyan of Armenia.
		Rezazadeh set his record of 468 1/4 pounds (212.5 kg) in the snatch only after Danielyan (457 1/4 pounds, 207.5 kg) and Weller (462 3/4 pounds, 210 kg) broke it before him.
	www.jokestan.com /fastNews/fastNews.htm (584 words)

	Crossfit.com discussion board: Olympic weightlifting Ironmind coverage
		Hossein Rezazadeh (Iran), the defending Olympic champion and a favorite to repeat here, made his first appearance in the training hall yesterday and created the kind of stir only someone in his position can.
		Rezazadeh called his training "very small," which is quite a contrast to his 163 kg or so body.
		Hossein Rezazadeh (Iran) focused on the core movements again, rapidly working up to 170 kg in the snatch for two easy singles.
	www.crossfit.com /cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi?pg=prev&topic=25&page=4877 (823 words)

	Rezazadeh, world top weightlifter of the 20th century (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		IranSportsPress: Hossein Rezazadeh was elected as the world's top weightlifter for the year 2004 and one of the twelve top weightlifters of the 20th century.
		Tehran, March 3 - The member of Iran's weightlifting national team for plus 105 kilograms Hossein Rezazadeh was elected as the world's top weightlifter for the year 2004 and one of the twelve top weightlifters of the 20th century.
		Rezazadeh received a present on Thursday in a ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).
	www.iransportspress.com /print.php?a=1419 (123 words)

	Rezazadeh now world's strongest man
		So imagine Hossein Rezazadeh's surprise when he outlifted the world's strongest men to win the gold medal in Olympic super heavyweight weightlifting —; even if he didn't win instant recognition.
		Rezazadeh lifted 1,040 pounds (472.5) — the equivalent of three Cheryl Haworths, plus more than 100 pounds to spare — to overtake Weller of Germany and bronze medalist Ashot Danielyan of Armenia.
		Rezazadeh set the record of 468 1/4 pounds (212.5 kg), but only after Danielyan (457 1/4 pounds, 207.5 kg) and Weller (462 3/4 pounds, 210 kg) broke it before him.
	deseretnews.com /sydney/view/1,3466,195016876,00.html (648 words)

	The Seattle Times: Sports: Record-breaking lifter pride of Iran
		Iran's Hossein Rezazadeh celebrates after a successful lift for a world record on his way to the gold medal in the 105-kilogram competition in Athens.
		Rezazadeh is more teddy bear, who, despite his 350 pounds of bulge in a blue bodysuit, has a countenance that is decidedly sweet, in direct contrast to all the grunting and groaning going on by the other lifters.
		Rezazadeh, meanwhile, was calmly saying a prayer to the prophet Abolfazi, and talking to his buddies in the crowd as he broke the world record.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/sports/2002015688_olyblai26.html (815 words)

	Hadeseh.com world, music & movie news: Rezazadeh wins gold
		Hossein Rezazadeh set a new world record as he reclaimed his Olympic title in weightlifting's +105kg class.
		Rezazadeh set a new best of 263.5kg in the clean and jerk - beating his own record of 263kg set last year.
		Already one of Iran's sporting stars, Rezazadeh is sure to return to another hero's welcome after securing his country's first medal of the Games.
	www.hadeseh.com /english/archives/003497.php (341 words)

	rediff.com: Record lift by Iranian super heavyweight
		Iranian weightlifter Hossein Rezazadeh broke two world records to take gold in the men's Olympic superheavyweight division on Tuesday and bring Russia's four-decade domination of the event to an end.
		Rezazadeh shattered his own world snatch record of 206 kg with a stunning lift of 212.5 kg and then made a personal best of 260 kg in the clean and jerk section for an overall world record of 472.5 kg.
		Rezazadeh then upped the record with his awesome lift of 212.5 kg, tottering forward on the platform before steadying himself and locking his arms.
	www.rediff.com /sports/2000/sep/26lift.htm (579 words)

	9.1 Newsmakers: Another Olympic Gold (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Hossein, 23, is an Azerbaijani from Ardebil, Iran.
		Hossein Rezazade, an Azerbaijani from Iran, won the Olympic Gold in Sydney for lifting 573 pounds.
		This was Hossein's first visit to the Olympics; his first major win came in 1997 when he won a gold medal at the Asian Youth Championships in China.
	www.azer.com /aiweb/categories/magazine/91_folder/91_articles/91_news_rezazadeh.html (164 words)

	Weightlifting, Eurosport, Athens 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The "Iranian Hercules" Hossein Rezazadeh extended his reign as the world's strongest man on Wednesday, defending his super-heavyweight Olympic weightlifting gold medal with a jaw-dropping display of strength.
		With the gold medal sealed, Rezazadeh ended the evening in familiar style, bettering his own world record in the clean and jerk, inching ever closer to the mythical 500 kg total lift.
		After taking the gold in Sydney, Rezazadeh had a branch of Iran state bank named in his honour and was awarded the "Badge of Courage" from Iran President Mohammad Khatami.
	www.eurosport.no /home/pages/v4/l0/s64/e6599/sport_lng0_spo64_evt6599_sto631558.shtml (385 words)

	Summer Olympics 2000 Super heavyweights battle to the end
		So imagine Hossein Rezazadeh's surprise when he outlifted the world's strongest men to win the gold medal in Olympic super heavyweight weightlifting -- even if he didn't win instant recognition.
		Rezazadeh lifted 1,040 pounds (472.5 kg) -- the equivalent of three Cheryl Haworths, plus more than 100 pounds to spare -- to overtake Weller of Germany and bronze medalist Ashot Danielyan of Armenia.
		Rezazadeh set the record of 468¼ pounds (212.5 kg), but only after Danielyan (457¼ pounds, 207.5 kg) and Weller (462¾ pounds, 210 kg) broke it before him.
	espn.go.com /oly/summer00/news/2000/0926/778717.html (657 words)

	Iran Daily
		Hossein Rezazadeh of Iran lifts en route to a gold medal in the men's super heavyweight + 105 kg Olympic weightlifting competition at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens on Wednesday.
		Iranians swelled with pride on Thursday after weightlifter Hossein Rezazadeh confirmed his status as the world's strongest man at the Athens Olympics, AFP said.
		Rezazadeh, a devout Muslim who whispers a prayer before each lift, came from nowhere four years ago to win the crown and his title was never in serious threat in Athens.
	www.iran-daily.com /1383/2074/html/sports.htm (1691 words)

	Guardian \| Iranian thanks God for his record lift
		Hossein Rezazadeh, the 23st super-heavy champion, hoists twice his weight overhead but was it a snatch, jerk or, especially, clean?
		It is true that Rezazadeh does not have a very memorable face, though you would remember his figure.
		Rezazadeh's total - the snatch plus clean and jerk combined - was 472.5kg, the sixth world record of the night.
	www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4068653-103688,00.html (946 words)

	Sport.MD
		Cu medalia de aur asigurata, Rezazadeh a incheiat seara in stilul sau familiar, imbunatatind propriul record mondial, apropiindu-se si mai mult de legendarul total de 500kg.
		O masa de 160 kg ticsita intr-o cutie de 1.85 m, Rezazadeh a sarit pe platforma pentru o prima ridicare sub aplauze si a pus lucrurile la loc in ce priveste autoritatea sa.
		Acum detinatorul tuturor recordurilor Olimpice si mondiale si invingatorul a doua campionate, Rezazadeh se avea doar pe sine ca adversar in urma lui raminind cu 17 kg Viktor Scerbatihs din Letonia, care a luat argintul cu 455 kg total si Velichko Cholakov din Bulgaria cu 447.5 kg pentru medalia de bronz.
	www.sport.md /profi/rezazadeh.htm (344 words)

	IronMind - Be Smart (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Hossein Rezazadeh (Iran) on his way up with a world record 213-kg snatch at the 2003 Asian Weightlifting Championships (Qinhuangdao, China).
		By virtue of his accomplishments, Hossein Rezazadeh is the king of the jungle in the weightlifting world, and he holds all three world records in the sport: snatch (213 kg), clean and jerk (263.5 kg), and total (472.4 kg).
		Rezazadeh said that "God willing," his world records will be in jeopardy at the World Weightlifting Championships later this year.
	www.ironmind.com /morenews.php?id=1078 (621 words)

	Hadeseh.com world, music & movie news: Rezazadeh Registers Resounding Record
		MNA - The world's +105kg weightlifting champion, Hossein Rezazadeh, improved his own clean-and-jerk record at a training session in Lengerud in northern Gilan Province Thursday night.
		Rezazadeh improved the worlds +105kg record by 0.5kg as he lifted 213kg in snatch.
		The 24-year-old Rezazadeh failed to improve his own snatch record, 213kg, in his third effort for 213.5kg and bagged bronze with 207.5kg.
	www.hadeseh.com /english/archives/003076.php (549 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Iran's Hossein Rezazadeh proved himself a modern-day Hercules by lifting a new world record of 263.5kg, roughly equivalent to two fridge freezers, on his way to winning his second straight Olympic weightlifting gold on Wednesday.
		Rezazadeh, 26, bent down and kissed the wooden lifting platform to signal the arrival of a new Hercules in Greece.
		Man-mountain Rezazadeh captivated the crowd with sensational lifting combined with showmanship during the snatch.
	www.middle-east-online.com /english/?id=11076=11076&format=0 (578 words)

	IIC NEWS - Iran Strikes Gold in Sydney (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Hossein Tavakoli the 22 year old Iranian weightlifter in the 105 Kg category collected Iran's first medal of the Sydney Olympics and struck gold.
		Rezazadeh lifted 1,040 pounds (472.5) - the equivalent of three Cheryl Haworths, plus more than 100 pounds to spare - to overtake Weller of Germany and bronze medalist Ashot Danielyan of Armenia.
		Rezazadeh set the record of 4681/4 pounds (212.5 kg), but only after Danielyan (4571/4 pounds, 207.5 kg) and Weller (4623/4 pounds, 210 kg) broke it before him.
	www.iic.org /news/n_sydney.htm (1161 words)

	CBC.ca - Athens 2004 - CBC Sports: 'Iranian Hercules' repeats as Olympic weightlifting champ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The world's strongest man, Hossein Reza Zadeh of Iran, had no peers at Athens, easily winning gold in the over-105 kilogram weightlifting event.
		Hossein Reza Zadeh of Iran defended his gold medal in the super-heavyweight division.
		Viktors Scerbatihs of Latvia took the silver with a total lift of 455 kg and Velichko Cholakov of Bulgaria won the bronze with 447.5 kg.
	www.cbc.ca /story/olympics/national/2004/08/25/Sports/Rezazadeh040825.html?email (215 words)

	Iran to Send Nine Weightlifters to World Event
		World’s strongest man, Rezazadeh, is dreaming of excelling himself and outdoing four "Sportsman of the World in 2003" candidates, among them David Beckham and Michael Schumacher.
		Rezazadeh took Olympic gold with a world record total of 472.5kg (212.5kg in the snatch and 260kg in the clean and jerk).
		His 260kg lift was one of the heaviest in weightlifting history and proved too much for 1992 gold medalist Weller and 1996 winner Chemerkin who settled for silver and bronze respectively.
	www.mehrnews.com /en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=36638 (665 words)

	Active.com - Rezazadeh's prayers answered with second Olympic weightlifting gold for Iran
		Rezazadeh, who said a short prayer to a Muslim prophet renowned for his warrior qualities before every lift, defeated two legends of the sport on his way to gold.
		Weller said that Rezazadeh was such an unknown that he could not remember his face or his name.
		Hossein Rezazadeh of Iran celebrates lifting a truly insane amount of weight and capturing a gold medal Tuesday in Sydney.
	www.active.com /story.cfm?story_id=5002&sidebar=489&category=olympics_2000_other (669 words)

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