Olympians
Valery Shary
Sport:
weightlifting
Country Represented:
Soviet Union
Years Competed:
1976
Medals Received:
gold
Olympic Info:
A member of the Soviet Union weightlifting team at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Shary competed in the light-heavyweight division. He won the gold medal with an Olympic record of 365 pounds.
Career Highlights:
Shary won the gold medal in the light-heavyweight division at the World Championships in 1975 and 1976. He was also the European Champion both years.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Origin:
unknown
weightlifting
Country Represented:
Soviet Union
Years Competed:
1976
Medals Received:
gold
Olympic Info:
A member of the Soviet Union weightlifting team at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Shary competed in the light-heavyweight division. He won the gold medal with an Olympic record of 365 pounds.
Career Highlights:
Shary won the gold medal in the light-heavyweight division at the World Championships in 1975 and 1976. He was also the European Champion both years.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Origin:
unknown