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Dmitry Klokov Out of Olympics

August 4, 2012 By 47 Comments

As if Akkaev dropping out of the Olympics (Update: Akkaev may lift) wasn’t bad enough, here we go with more bad news …

Russian weightlifter Dmitry Klokov has withdrawn from the Olympics for unspecified medical reasons, the country’s sports minister said Saturday.

Vitaly Mutko announced Saturday the 29-year-old athlete would not be able to compete, but did not disclose the reason other than to say it was a medical issue.

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Update: Head of the Russian Weightlifting Federation, Sergey Syrtsov said that Klokov

 re-aggravated an old knee injury. And then the knee, which pushes the clean and jerk. It is the front leg (left) that is very ill,”

Update: Randall Strossen tweets that Klokov was apparently positive.

Update: Rigert says that Klokov had a knee surgery.

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  • Tangopunch

    Whoa… what is going on over in Russia…

  • Chad

    Wow, devastating.

  • nick

    fuck my life i want to die

  • Afferbeck

    http://youtu.be/ufsf_-a_H9Q

    God dammit. Why even watch the 105s now.

  • jgmenator

    Whaaaaaaaaat? Was SO looking forward to seeing the 105… damn!

  • Joe

    this cant be happening

  • James

    Oh for fuck’s sake.

    Buy Olympic ticket and fly into UK hoping to see best showdown.

    Best lifters DNS.

    FML.

    • GregorATG

      Oh man, that sucks buddy…Feeling for ya

    • Adam

      I know that feel bro.

  • ssssss

    I don’t know, but maybe they are scared about doping control

    • babafly

      They have been training for this moment for 4 years. Everything comes to this. If they don’t show it’s because they can’t lift

      • GregorATG

        +1

      • ssssss

        Maybe they don’t clean their organism to the Olimpics. I don’t think that in few days, all of they have an injury. Aramnau, Klokov, Akkayev, Ivanov. Too much, too much.

  • finlifter

    russia get your shit together

  • Soiren

    Things couldn’t have gotten worse. Lapikov, Slivenko, Akkayev, Klokov… Also Tsarukaeva lifting with an injury, a prohibition to lose weight for Apti Aukhadov… Be ready to see Rigert get fired from his seat. There has been a big rumble about him going on in Russian weightlifting community, it seems like he is going to take a beat for all that fails.

  • steven

    oh my god this sucks balls!!!!
    The door is wide open voor dolega now.
    Why would i watch the 105′s now?

    • GregorATG

      “Why would i watch the 105′s now?”

      Because you love lifting.

      • steven

        i was really looking forward to the 4-man battle. Looking forward for months.
        Saying i’m disappointed is the least. I really wonder what the medical issue is.

        • goober

          Probs a urine problem……..nomsayin’?

          • tbtb

            All dat creatine in his system, helluva drug.

  • Steve

    I am hoping in vain this man confused the word ‘Klokov’ with the word ‘Akkaev’.

  • http://www.facebook.com/adrian.sherwin Adrian Sherwin

    Minus Lu Xiaojun’s performance, this is officially the worst Olympcs ever. 105 class was supposed to be the best and now it’s trash. Congrats on gold, Khadzhimurat.

    • ghosthalo2

      I wont go that far I have really been enjoying all these sessions all very close with some records being set. That said the 105kg was going to be the climax to this olympic games. Its like having sex with a really hot chick and not being able to orgasm, big let down. I don’t want to say its 100% drugs but I think we know it is. I wouldn’t be surprised if their shw drops out also now.

  • vj

    a sign of peace treaty was made no more world war 3 at -105, +105 sure win no need to mention

  • http://www.facebook.com/Johansimu Johan Simu

    No, no, no, no WTF this isn’t happening?!?!? God damn, 105 could have been the definition of epic and now every single fucking lifter is out except Dolega. Dolega is my favorite but damn, even if he wins what is it worth when the top 3 are gone.

  • http://www.facebook.com/fredarn Fredrik Kvist Gyllensten

    No no no…..

  • dipym666

    If its doping didn’t they test ‘em before sending them out? Its absurd. The whole team is crumbling.

  • Deepblue

    i guess Dolega learns voddo. Now the door is wide open for him.

  • Jonny

    FUCK! At least 94s could be a good show, thats 2 lifters in B class with 175kg snatch, 13kg under world record, not bad

    • GregorATG

      Should be fun.

      *thumbs crossed before more drop outs*

  • ghosthalo2

    There is no god. I have been looking forward to this match for a long time, fuck everything.

  • jimmy

    this is all about drugs. probably given an ultimatum from the IWF withdraw or they will be disgraced

    • http://www.facebook.com/kaxi.dimas Kaxi Dimas

      i totally agree with u

  • Disappointed

    i hope a meteor lands on me. i hate everything

  • lifter99

    this is all due to big brother iwf putting pressure on russia and any other country. u have to understand weightlifting as a sport can’t afford doping tests this sport has been seen as a bunch of dopped up lifters. when u think or see weightlifting people automatically assume doping.
    weightlifing will be on brink of elimniation in a few more olympics they just cna’t afford any doping fails. so its better if these guys drop out rather then lose the damn sport. can u imagine if its kicked out of the olympics??? all u have is the worlds to look forward to as an athlete.
    watch the super also drop out, same thing in 88 wada cracking down big time.

  • Juan

    I am going to the Excel to watch it tonight. The Klokov vs Akkaev battle
    was one of the main reasons why I wanted to be there (I was also
    rooting to see Aramnau in, but with him pulling out before the start of
    the Olympics, it was obvious a 3 way was not going to happen). I heard
    about this 2 days ago through a Russian newspaper and I was hoping it
    wasn’t true. I still have Dolega to look forward to but…it just won’t
    be the same

    • GregorATG

      It’s is not going to be the same. But you will definitely enjoy the show.

      Have fun.

      • Juan

        Yes, definitely. I don’t know if I want to see Akkaev lifting tonight or not…it might be painful to watch knowing that only a few days ago he underwent surgery. Still, I think it is going to be amazing! PS: You have an amazing page. I’ve subscribed to you on YouTube and I think I will use your page as a very good source for procrastination from now on. Thanks! :)

        • GregorATG

          Great!

          All Things Gym – lowering GDP since 2011.

          • Juan

            Hahaha!

  • Maverick

    Damn, I’ve been waiting for Klokov to take a gold medal.

  • joe couch potato

    hey WADA, be careful what you wish for no one wants to watch the mediocre