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(Gold medalist at the 2016 Olympics and first world champion for Uzbekistan in weightlifting) Ruslan Nurudinov is a renowned Uzbekistani weightlifter of Tatar ethnicity. He made history as the first world champion in weightlifting for Uzbekistan in 2013. Nurudinov further solidified his status in the sport by clinching a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics, where he set a new Olympic record in the clean and jerk category by lifting an impressive 237 kg. His exceptional achievements and dedication to weightlifting have earned him respect and recognition on the global stage.