Frank Mantek: Second Olympic Gold Medal for Matthias Steiner

2011-08-29 15:26:00

IronMind asked Frank Mantek, Sports Director of the German Weightlifting Federation and the German National Men’s Weightlifting Coach, for a comment on his team’s preparation for the upcoming World Weightlifting Championships—a stepping stone for the 2012 London Olympics.

Matthais Steiner won the superheavyweight gold medal on the last attempt in the class at the Beijing Olympics. Can Steiner repeat as Olympic champion in London? IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen photo.

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