Four-time world champion, Olympic champion Yury Vlasov died at the age of 85. In connection with this tragic event, Arnold Schwarzenegger published a series of posts in his Twitter, in which he wrote: "Yuri Vlasov taught us all that" impossible "is just a word. He was the first to raise 200 kg, and he inspired me when I met his young athlete in 1961. "
YURI VLASOV TAUGHT ALL OF US THAT "IMPOSSIBLE" IS JUST A WORD. HE WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO CLEAN AND JERK 200KG, AND HE INSPIRED ME WHEN I MET HIM AS A YOUNG LIFTER IN 1961. IT IS BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE HIM THAT I REFUSE TO CALL MYSELF SELF-MADE. one/ pic.twitter.com/k4qgv0rzez.
- Arnold (@schwarzenegger) February 15, 2021
Arnold considered Vlasov his idol. "He was truly the only one of his kind, and I hope that each of us can find inspiration in his history," the Terminator added in his publication. When Arnold first saw her idol, he noted that it was not only the strongest, but also a deeply thoughtful person. According to Schwarzenegger, the Vlasov talked a lot about poetry and always worn with her books. "He told me that the power of the body is nothing compared to the power of the mind. He was one of the strongest people in the world and believed that the real power comes from words, "the actor admires Yuri.
Arnold expressed his condolences to his relatives and close rods. He expressed the hope that the history of the Great Athlete would necessarily inspire people. For his life, Yuri Vlasov set 31 world record and 41 Record of the USSR. Later, he headed the Federation of Heavy Athletics and the Federation of Athletics of the Soviet Union, was a deputy in the USSR, then signed in the State Duma of the Russian Federation.