Naim Suleymanoglu
Died on November 18, 2017 at age 50
A Turkish weight lifter, Mr. Suleymanoglu’s diminutive size and stunning strength earned him the nickname Pocket Hercules on his way to winning three consecutive Olympic gold medals.
Notable Deaths 2017
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