Vasily Kolotov

Vasily Fyodorovich Kolotov (Russian: Василий Фёдорович Колотов, October 6, 1944 – June 5, 2001) was a Russian weightlifter who competed for the Soviet Union.

At the 1970 World Championships in Columbus,Ohio he was pronounced the new man in the 90 kilo class for years to come however his star soon faded when his compatriot David Rigert started to eclipse him by the end of the year.The weightlifters of the world won't forget the standards that this man set.

Weightlifting achievements

• Senior World Champion (1970);
• Silver Medalist in Senior World Championships (1971 and 1973);
• Silver Medalist in Senior European Championships (1970);
• Senior USSR National Champion (1969-1971);
• Set ten World records during career.

References

• Profile at Vasily Kolotov (Retrieved on December 2, 2009).