Albert Linder


Albert Linder was a Kazakh weightlifter who competed in the men's 69 kg weight category.

Personal life

Albert Linder was born on 13 January 1996, in Taldykorgan. He was the brother of Semen Linder, who is also a weightlifter. His family is of German descent.

Career

Linder competed at world championships, including at the 2013 and 2014 World [Weightlifting Championships]. He also participated in the men's 69 kg class at 2017 [Asian Weightlifting Championships] in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. He won gold - snatched 148 kg and jerked an additional 187 kg for a total of 335 kg. He won the golden medal of the 2017 Summer Universiade in the 69 kg weight category. He lifted 333 kg in the double event.

Death

Linder committed suicide on September 17, 2021, at the age of 25.

Major results