Dagestani Vagif Imamhuseynov wins world champion in powerlifting

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Makhachkala, October 28, 2017. An athlete from Dagestan, Vagif Imamhuseynov, won gold for Russia at the World Powerlifting Championships in the WRPF version. The competitions with the participation of about 2000 athletes from around the world were held at the Russian State University of Physical Culture and Sports in Moscow from October 25 to 27, 2017.

Vagif Imamguseinov managed to climb to the first step of the pedestal in the weight category up to 140 kg. His result is 790 kg in total: 220 kg - in bench press, 265 kg - in squat and 305 kg - in deadlift.
Imamguseinov confessed to media that he dedicated this victory to his children. Vagif Imamhuseynov is a native of the village of Ikhrek located in Rutulsky district of Dagestan. He is married and has two children – the boys. He started the professional powerlifting about a year ago. Ealier, Imamguseinov became the silver medalist of the Russian Championship.

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