Leonid Taranenko turns 65

A set of high titles and nearly two dozen records. The name of Belarusian weightlifter Leonid Taranenko is known worldwide. Today the famous athlete is celebrating his 65th birthday. The Head of State has congratulated the Olympic champion on his jubilee. Alexanderĥĺ Lukashenko noted that Leonid Taranenko ĺpll unrivalled athlete on the platform, a true comrade in life and a wise mentor for young peljķmmmople. "Your name of a strongest man of the planet, an outstanding son of the Belarusian land is forever inscribed in the history of the world sport," the President stressed.