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Zoe Smith withdraws from World Championships

British weightlifter Zoe Smith pulls out of the World Championships with a virus.

Great Britain's Zoe Smith has pulled out of the ongoing Weightlifting World Championships in Kazakhstan.

The 20-year-old, who won -58kg gold at this summer's Commonwealth Games, has been unable to recover from a virus.

"This is a great shame for everyone concerned and especially Zoe. Zoe was looking forward to continuing her excellent form which included gold at the recent Commonwealth Games," read a statement from British Weightlifting.

As well as claiming the top prize in Glasgow, Smith also won a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

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Zoe Smith of England lifts on her way to Gold in the Women's 58kg A Final at Scottish Exhibition And Conference Centre during day three of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 26, 2014
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