diff --git a/import_geo.py b/import_geo.py
index d5ff73f..3d6422b 100644
--- a/import_geo.py
+++ b/import_geo.py
@@ -70,7 +70,6 @@ def convert_model(geo_model, mesh_data, obj, scale):
 
 
     mesh_data.vertices.foreach_set("co", coords)
-    mesh_data.vertices.foreach_set("normal", normals)
     mesh_data.loops.foreach_set("vertex_index", indices)
     mesh_data.polygons.foreach_set("loop_start", loop_starts)
     mesh_data.polygons.foreach_set("loop_total", loop_totals)
@@ -96,9 +95,6 @@ def convert_model(geo_model, mesh_data, obj, scale):
 
     mesh_data.validate()
     mesh_data.update()
-    mesh_data.vertices.foreach_set("normal", normals)
-    mesh_data.update()
-    mesh_data.flip_normals()
 
     #todo: attempt to load textures/images