Ilya Ilyin

Ilya Ilyin's list of accomplishments, before they were tainted, was remarkable. He was a four-time world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, with multiple world records to his name. His technical prowess, especially in the clean and jerk, set him apart from his peers, and he was named World Weightlifter of the Year four times, a testament to his dominance. Even after his disqualification, his lifting remains a benchmark in the sport.