In the 105 kilo class Ventspils-born Plēsnieks finished just behind Iran's weightlifter Ali Hashimi, who became the world champion with a lift of 404 kilograms (183 + 221), with Plēsnieks just two kilos behind.
Speaking to LTV December 5, the lifter said he was ''pleased to be among the medals'' after a tough time recently with injuries and expressed thanks to all the doctors and trainers who had made it possible for him to compete.
Iran takes another gold! Ali Hashemi ?? showed immense fight to beat out the favourites in the Men's 105kg.
— IWF (@iwfnet) December 5, 2017
? Ali Hashemi ?? | 404
? @ArtursPlesnieks ?? | 402
? Ivan Efremov ?? | 399#2017IWFWWC pic.twitter.com/luBOOCthqe
You can see the full results HERE.
It is the second medal Latvia has won in Anaheim after Rebekah Koha's bronze medal in the 58 kilo class.
