Eduard Vanaaseme
Estonian weightlifter (1898–1991)
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Eduard Vanaaseme (25 July 1898 – 2 March 1991) was an Estonian lightweight weightlifter.[1] In 1922 he won a national title and a silver medal at the world championships, and set an unofficial world record in press. He placed sixth at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[2][3] After retiring from competitions he worked as a bookbinder and acted as a weightlifting referee.[4]
Born25 July 1898
Tartu, Estonia
Died2 March 1991 (aged 92)
Tallinn, Estonia
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
SportWeightlifting
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| Born | 25 July 1898 Tartu, Estonia | |||||||||||
| Died | 2 March 1991 (aged 92) Tallinn, Estonia | |||||||||||
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Weightlifting | |||||||||||
| Club | Kalev Tartu | |||||||||||
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