LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian weightlifter Artem Ivanov failed to show up for the weigh-in for the men’s 94-kilogram weight class and won’t take part in the competition.
A brief statement from organizers Saturday said Ivanov “withdrew from competition.” No reason was given.
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Ivanov placed second behind Ilya Ilyin of Kazakhstan in last year’s world championship. Ilyin is also the defending Olympic champion and is undefeated in international competition.
