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Dandamudi Rajagopal
Indian weightlifter (–)
| Full&#;name | Dandamudi Rajagopal Rao |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Mr. Asia, Andhra Bhima, Andhra Hercules, Indian Tarzan, Giant of India |
| National&#;team | India |
| Born | ()16 October Gandigunta, Krishna district, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died | 6 August () (aged&#;64) |
| Spouse | Dandamudi Anasuya |
| Children | 5 |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Weight&#;class | Men's heavyweight |
| Coached by | Sistla Somayajulu |
| Olympic finals | , , |
| Regional finals | Asian Games |
Dandamudi Rajagopal Rao (16 October - 6 August ) was an Indian weightlifter, bodybuilder, actor, sports administrator and coach.[1] He won a bronze medal in the Asian Games in men's heavyweight (+90&#;kg) weightlifting.
Sports achievements
In , he won 1st place in weightlifting at the XII Olympic Sports Event of India held in Bangalore, for the heavyweight class. He annexed Kerala title in and the Bombay provincial honours in breaking all