Libor Wälzer (born 8 December 1975 in Sokolov) is a Czech weightlifter.[1] Walzer represented the Czech Republic at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he competed for the men's heavyweight category (105 kg). Walzer placed sixteenth in this event, as he successfully lifted 163 kg (359 lb) in the single-motion snatch, and hoisted 187 kg (412 lb) in the two-part, shoulder-to-overhead clean and jerk, for a total of 350 kg (770 lb).[2] Walzer was later elevated to a higher position, when Ukraine's Ihor Razoronov had been disqualified from the Olympics, after he tested positive for nandrolone.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Czech Republic |
| Born | 8 December 1975 Sokolov, Czechoslovakia |
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Event | 105 kg |
| Club | PSK Olymp Praha |
| Coached by | Pavel Ivanic |
References edit
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Libor Wälzer". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
- ^ "Men's 105kg (231 lbs)". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
- ^ "Ukrainian weightlifter Igor Razoronov expelled from Beijing Olympics over doping offence". Xinhua News Agency. 23 August 2008. Archived from the original on August 24, 2008. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
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