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(Weightlifter) Ilya Aleksandrovich Ilyin is a retired Kazakhstani weightlifter known for his exceptional achievements in the sport. He won four world championships and set two world records in the −105 kg class in 2015. Ilyin was named IWF World Weightlifter of the Year four times. Despite being a two-time Olympic gold medalist, his titles were revoked in 2016 due to doping violations. Ilyin's career showcases his remarkable talent and success in weightlifting, although tarnished by the doping scandal.
