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Weightlifter
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Place of birth
Pärnu, Pärnu County, Estonia
Age
80 years
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Biography
Jaan Talts (born 19 May 1944) is a former Estonian weightlifter and Olympic champion who competed for the Soviet Union.
Career
Born in Massiaru, Laiksaare, Pärnumaa, Talts won a gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He received a silver medal in 1968. Throughout his career, he set 43 world records.
Accolades
1995–1996 he was member of the Estonian parliament Riigikogu. In 1998 he was elected as a member of the International Weightlifting Federation Hall of Fame.
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