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Piroz Deimas - The Most Decorated Weightlifter of All Time
28:27 - 31:41 (03:13)
Host discusses Piroz Deimas, one of the most decorated weightlifters in history, and the controversy over his potential win during the Olympics.
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This episode reveals the strange story of Greek weightlifter Piroz Deimas and how his Olympic dreams were destroyed by a scheme of steroid busts and a clever disappearing act.
28:27 - 30:34 (02:06)
Olympic Games
Summary
This episode reveals the strange story of Greek weightlifter Piroz Deimas and how his Olympic dreams were destroyed by a scheme of steroid busts and a clever disappearing act.
ChapterPiroz Deimas - The Most Decorated Weightlifter of All Time
Episode#412 - Zack Telander - Doping Scandals & Olympics Corruption
PodcastModern Wisdom
The International Weightlifting Federation has been implicated in bribery, doping cover-ups, and stealing millions of dollars in cash from athletes who have trained hard to compete in the Olympics.
30:34 - 31:41 (01:07)
Olympics
Summary
The International Weightlifting Federation has been implicated in bribery, doping cover-ups, and stealing millions of dollars in cash from athletes who have trained hard to compete in the Olympics. The corruption has been going on for years, and it has been hurting athletes who lose their chance at medals and the recognition they deserve.