Anwar Mesbah
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Anwar Mesbah along with Khedr Eltouny, was the most famous weightlifter of the 1936 Summer Olympics
that was held in Berlin. Mesbah won the Gold
for Egypt
by lifting a record of 342.5 kg.
He was considered as one of the greatest athletes at his time by returning two gold medals from that summer Olympics at Berlin
.
1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the Games over Barcelona, Spain on April 26, 1931, at the 29th IOC Session in Barcelona...
that was held in Berlin. Mesbah won the Gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
for Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
by lifting a record of 342.5 kg.
He was considered as one of the greatest athletes at his time by returning two gold medals from that summer Olympics at Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
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