Martin Zawieja

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Martin Zawieja (born 31 January 1963) is a retired West German weightlifter who was active between 1985 and 1992.[1] He competed at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics in the super heavyweight category and finished in third and ninth place, respectively.[2][3] He finished third in the snatch at the 1991 World Weightlifting Championships and won three national titles in 1984, 1990 and 1991.[4]

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Martin Zawieja
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Born (1963-01-31) 31 January 1963 (age 62)
Dortmund, West Germany
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight128 kg (282 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubAC Soest, Soest
Medal record
Representing  West Germany
Olympic Games
1988 SeoulSuper heavyweight; 182.5+232.5 kg
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After retiring from competitions he studied physical education, graduating in 1995, and later worked as a weightlifting coach. He was the head coach of the national junior (2001–2006) and women's teams (2002–2005).[4]

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