Gold Medalist Mathias Steiner of Germany received the highest honor from the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF): Sportsman of the Year Award. An honor is the first to be awarded to German weightlifter. Steiner stunned the audience at the… Read More
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) has issued an in depth question and answer document to assist athletes and coaches in interpreting the new World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules which became effective January 1, 2009. The Q&A, authored by IPF Anti-Doping Commission Chairman Robert Wilks, identifies doping as the "burning issue" of the sport, and advances… Read More
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) refused to recognize the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), landing a crushing blow to the IPF's efforts to enter mainstream competition. Citing the high frequency of positive doping tests amongst international, regional, and national powerlifters, the IOC Executive Board voted against recognition of the dominant powerlifting organization. … Read More
Olympic gold medalist, super heavyweight Matthias Steiner (Germany) will headline the impressive weightlifting exhibition at the 2009 Arnold Sports Festival, March 6-8 in Columbus, Ohio. Steiner overcame personal tragedy to win the gold in dramatic fashion on the last lift of the 2008 Olympics. [Source:… Read More
