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competition at the

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consisted of ten weight classes, all for men only.

Medal summary

¹ Mitko Grablev of Bulgaria originally won the gold medal, but he was disqualified after he tested positive for

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² Angel Guenchev of Bulgaria originally won the gold medal, but he was disqualified after he tested positive for

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of Hungary originally won the silver medal, but was disqualified after he tested positive for

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Medal table

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