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His 21-inch biceps straining, strongman Vasily Alexeev of the Soviet Union takes a breath before completing world record jerk lift of 225 kilos
His 21-inch biceps straining, strongman Vasily Alexeev of the Soviet Union takes a breath before completing world record jerk lift of 225 kilos

His 21-inch biceps straining, strongman Vasily Alexeev of the Soviet Union takes a breath before completing world record jerk lift of 225 kilos

Date7/27/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: His 21-inch biceps straining, strongman Vasily Alexeev of the Soviet Union takes a breath before completing world record jerk lift of 225 kilos
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0028988F
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