Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
18.11.2017

ANKARA, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available) A file photo dated February 01, 1989 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu (2nd R) of Turkey, lifting during a exercise session prior to Balkan Championship, in Ankara, Turkey on February 01, 1988. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Ilhan Kuyucu - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Fercan Bay

ANKARA, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated February 23, 1999 shows the arrival of World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu of Turkey, at the Supreme Election Council prior to his application on candidateship on parliamentary elections, in Ankara, Turkey on February 23, 1999. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Fercan Bay - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available) A file photo dated December 25, 1986 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu of Turkey, at his home in Istanbul, Turkey on December 25, 1986. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available) A file photo dated December 25, 1986 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu of Turkey, at his home in Istanbul, Turkey on December 25, 1986. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ANKARA, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available) A file photo dated December 13, 1986 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu (L) of Turkey and decedent Turkish Prime Minister Turgut Ozal (R) during a press conference in Ankara, Turkey on December 13, 1986. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ANKARA, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available) A file photo dated July 27, 1988 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu (2nd R) of Turkey, posing for a photo during his medical treatment at a hospital in Ankara, Turkey on July 27, 1988. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available) A file photo dated December 28, 1986 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu (2nd R) of Turkey, in Istanbul, Turkey on December 28, 1986. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Stringer

UNSPECIFIED CITY, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated November 22, 1999 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu (2nd R) of Turkey, lifting during a exercise session prior to Balkan Championship, in Turkey on November 22, 1999. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Selahattin Yilmaz

ATHENS, GREECE - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated July 01, 1991 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu of Turkey, posing for a photo with his gold medal after the 11th Mediterranean Games in Athens, Greece on July 01, 1991. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Selahattin Yilmaz - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Sergen Sezgin

BURSA, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated September 26, 2017 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu of Turkey, during a press conference in Bursa, Turkey on September 26, 2017. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Sergen Sezgin - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Celal Yilmaz

ATHENS, GREECE - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated July 01, 1991 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu of Turkey, lift during the 11th Mediterranean Games in Athens, Greece on July 01, 1991. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Celal Yilmaz - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Ilhan Kuyucu

ANKARA, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated January 12, 1990 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu of Turkey, kissing the hand of decedent 8th Turkish president Turgut Ozal during a new year reception at Cankaya Palace in Ankara, Turkey on January 12, 1990. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Ilhan Kuyucu - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Taskin Camkiran

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated August 24, 2001 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu (L) of Turkey, and Turkish weightlifter Halil Mutlu (R) lift decedent Turkish businessman Sakip Sabanci after a press conference at Sabanci Center in Istanbul, Turkey on August 24, 2001. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Taskin Camkiran - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Celal Yilmaz

ATHENS, GREECE - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated July 01, 1991 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu of Turkey, lift during the 11th Mediterranean Games in Athens, Greece on July 01, 1991. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Celal Yilmaz - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Emin Demir

SOFIA, BULGARIA - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated April 26, 2000 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu of Turkey, lifting during the 79th European Weightlifting Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria on April 26, 2000. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Emin Demir - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Stringer

UNSPECIFIED CITY, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated September 26, 1988 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu (2nd R) of Turkey, is being welcomed by the citizens during his arrival to Turkey after winning gold medal at Seoul Olympics, in Ankara, Turkey on September 26, 1988. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Turkish weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoglu dies at 50
Fotoğraf: Stringer

UNSPECIFIED CITY, TURKEY - (ARCIHIVE): A file photo dated September 26, 1988 shows World and Olympic champion in weightlifting, Naim Suleymanoglu (2nd R) of Turkey, is being welcomed by the citizens during his arrival to Turkey after winning gold medal at Seoul Olympics, in Ankara, Turkey on September 26, 1988. Bulgaria-born Turkish weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu set his first world record in 1982 and then won gold medals, at Seoul Olympics in 1988, at Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Naim Suleymanoglu has died at the age of 50, on November 18, 2017. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

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