John Terry (weightlifter)
For other people named John Terry, see John Terry (disambiguation).
John Terry (Pittsburgh, December 20, 1908 – High Point, North Carolina, April 17, 1970[1]) was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.
Weightlifting achievements
- Olympic Games team member (1936 and 1940)
- Senior National Champion (1938–1941)
Notes of interest
John Terry was a world record holder in the deadlift (610 lbs at 132 lbs bodyweight[2]), and many consider him to be the greatest pound for pound deadlifter in world history when the time element is considered.
References
- ↑ http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/te/john-terry-1.html
- ↑ Hardgainer, issue #40 January–February 1996 vol.7 No.4
External links
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