Athletes who died on November 25

Take a focused look at the athletes who passed away on November 25. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2011 Vasili Alexeyev

  Vasili Alexeyev was a legendary Soviet weightlifter who dominated the superheavyweight category during the 1970s. He won two Olympic gold medals and set multiple world records, establishing himself as one of the greatest weightlifters in history. [bio]