About David Rigert
Born 1947. David Rigert is a Russian weightlifter and coach.
Personal records Snatch – (1981) Clean and press – (1972) Clean and jerk – (1980) 2 lift Total – (1979) 3 lift Total – (1972)
Personal life Rigert is married to Nadezhda, a former competitive javelin thrower. They have three sons, Viktor, Vladislav and Denis, who all became competitive weightlifters. Rigert is an avid smoker, since the age of 11.
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Who is David Rigert?
Soviet weightlifter
When was David Rigert born?
David Rigert was born on 12 March 1947 in Nagornoe.
What is David Rigert's occupation?
David Rigert is a weightlifter and coach.
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David Rigert is Russian.
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