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European Weightlifting Championships 2003

Nurcan Taylan (TUR): “I was very well prepared for this competition and I knew I’d have good results. My goal now is to win the 2003 World Championships and the 2004 gold medal in the Athens Olympics. The junior world record I broke today was not very difficult. I think the organisation of this competition is excellent and I think of Greeks as my friends.”

Izabela Dragneva (BUL): “I’m very satisfied by my appearance, having achieved my best result in two years. I think that what I’ve achieved today is my top distinction in my 12-year career. This was my first appearance in the 53 kg. category, but I will now return to 48 kg.”

Marioara Munteanu (ROM): “I’m very happy to have won my first medals in a major event. Today was my lucky day, as I managed to do well in such a strong competition. I believe that these Championships are very professionally organized and everything works so smoothly.”