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Yesterday, the IronMind Twitter page noted that we had been tipped off that Matthias Steiner had just withdrawn from the World Weightlifting Championships, and now IronMind has confirmed that this is true.
Germany’s Matthias Steiner produced a stunning victory at the 2008 Olympics when he made this sensational 258-kg clean and jerk on the last attempt of the competition. Randall J. Strossen photo.
“Because of the operation of his groin in February, and the three-month sports ban, his present form is not suitable for the World Championships. He will prepare after a short break for the World Championships of the next year,” IronMind was told by a source very close to the situation, and an official statement is expected to follow later today.
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