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European Weightlifting Championships 2003

Zlatan Vanev (BUL): “I wasn’t troubled by the fact that I was fifth in the snatch, because that’s what always happens when I compete. It was the same situation in the World Championships in Warsaw last year. I dedicate my medals to my son who celebrates his third birthday today. I feel ready for the world record, that’s why I tried it today.”

Iouri Myshkovets (RUS): “This was my first competition since the Sydney Olympics in 2000, as I had been suffering from a back injury and I’m satisfied by my performance. I’m just a bit bitter about my snatch, as I’m better at it than at clean & jerk.”

Rouslan Lizounov (RUS): “This was my first appearance at European Championships and I’m satisfied by my result, although I do feel that I won the medal thanks to my coaches’ tactics. I didn’t expect this medal and I’m happy to have won it.”