An unusual moment occurred during an official inspection at a Mongolian military unit, where the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, amazed the soldiers with his physical strength.
The 58-year-old, dressed in a suit, shirt and tie, lay down on a gym bench and picked up a 100-kilogram barbell. He performed 20 repetitions in a row, while officers and recruits around him watched him attentively and recorded the moment with their mobile phones.
The footage was quickly shared on social media and went viral within hours.
The president's physical strength is not entirely surprising. According to his biography, Khurelsukh has been involved in boxing and weightlifting since his youth. He also has a military background, having served as an officer in the armed forces, graduated from the Defense University and achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel.
The Mongolian president is also known for his passion for motorcycles. He founded the first Harley-Davidson owners club in Mongolia and has been photographed traveling through the steppe on a motorcycle over the years.
Even the president's first name, "Ukhnaa", is associated with a symbol of strength, as it translates as "Bronze Axe" in the Mongolian language.
According to reports, the barbell performance happened spontaneously during his visit to the military base, while the president was inspecting the training facilities for recruits. 20 repetitions with 100 kilograms is considered a rather difficult result even for someone who trains regularly, especially at the age of 58.
🇲🇳 Mongolia's President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh bench-pressed 100 kg for 20 reps while visiting a military unit
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