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In an out of competition attempt to break the world record in the military press Khristos Iakovou of Greece attempted a lift of 179.0 kg his attempt failed. David Berger of Israel was one of the victims of the September 5 1972 Munich Massacre.

bronze medalist
György Horváth
games
1972 Summer
gold medalist
Leif Jenssen
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Norbert Ozimek

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