Background
Chimishkian, Rafael' was born on March 23, 1929 in Tbilisi.
Chimishkian, Rafael' was born on March 23, 1929 in Tbilisi.
Graduated from the Tbilisi Technical School of Physical Education, 1957.
Honoured Master of Sports (heavy athletics), 1952. With Tbilisi Dynamo. USSR champion, 1949, 1951, 1954-1955. 1960. European
champion, 1950, 1952, 1954-1957.
World champion, 1954-1955. Olympic champion, 1952. World-record holder, 1952-1958.