Weidlinger started his career as a specialist in the 3000 metres steeplechase .
Weidlinger just missed out on a medal at the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics , finishing fourth in the final .
Weidlinger started his career as a specialist in the 3000 metres steeplechase and he just missed out on a medal at the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics , finishing fourth in the final .