Tony Terlazzo

Tony Terlazzo

Terlazzo during 1936 Summer Olympics
Medal record
Men's weightlifting
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1936 Berlin -60 kg
1932 Los Angeles -60 kg

Anthony Terlazzo (July 28, 1911 - March 26, 1966) was an American weightlifter and Olympic champion. He was also America's first World weightlifting champion and was the first individual to win a Gold Medal in weightlifting at the Olympics.[1]

Career

He won a gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics in the featherweight (60 kg) class in Berlin, Germany.[1][2] He received a bronze medal in 1932. While training and during the process, Terlazzo set a new Olympic record total with 312.5 (687.5 lbs). He also snatched 97.5 (214.5 lbs) over his head which was also a new Olympic record in his weight class.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Legacy of Iron by Brooks Kubik". Brooks Kubik. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  2. "1936 Summer Olympics - Berlin, Germany - Weightlifting" - databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on February 22, 2008)


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