About Dito Shanidze
Lived 1937 – 2010 (aged 73). Dito Shanidze was a Russian weightlifter and athlete.
Dimit'ri "Dito" Ivanovich Shanidze (8 February 1937 – 18 November 2010) was a Soviet weightlifter. He competed and won a silver medal in the men's featherweight for both the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was born in Derchi, Imereti, Georgia.
He was also the world champion in 1972 and 1973, a silver medallist in 1968 and 1972, and a bronze medallist in 1969. He was the European champion in 1973, a silver medallist in 1968, 1969, and 1971, and a bronze medallist in 1974.
He died in Tbilisi on 18 November 2010.
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Who was Dito Shanidze?
Soviet weightlifter (1937-2010)
When was Dito Shanidze born?
Dito Shanidze was born on 8 February 1937 in Derchi.
When did Dito Shanidze die?
Dito Shanidze died on 18 November 2010 in Tbilisi.
What was Dito Shanidze's occupation?
Dito Shanidze was a weightlifter and athlete.
What nationality was Dito Shanidze?
Dito Shanidze was Russian.
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