This isn’t just Meso’s story. It’s his father’s, his grandfather’s, and — one day — maybe his children’s. Because in this family, lifting isn’t a sport. It’s a tradition.
First lifts with his father
2003
Olympic debut at 18
2016
Olympic Gold in Tokyo
2021
Bombed out in Paris at 102kg
2024
Cutting back to 94kg.
2025 – 2028
Eyes on LA
5 Generations.One Passion.
Great-Grandfather
The first to touch the barbell.
Grandfather
The one who built the first squat rack in the backyard.