Dave Sheppard Explained
Dave Sheppard |
Birth Date: | 12 December 1931 |
Birth Place: | New York City |
Nationality: | American |
Sport: | Weightlifting |
David Joseph Sheppard (December 12, 1931 in New York City – November 5, 2000) was an American weightlifter and Olympic medalist.
He received a silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.[1]
Weightlifting achievements
- Silver medalist in Olympic Games (1956).
- Silver medalist in Senior World Championship (1951, 1953, 1954, and 1958).
- Pan Am Games champion (1955).[2]
- Senior national champion (1954, 1955, and 1958).
- Set five world records during career.
Notes and References
- http://www.databaseolympics.com/games/gamessport.htm?g=14&sp=WEI "1956 Summer Olympics – Melbourne, Australia – Weightlifting"
- http://www.chidlovski.net/liftup/l_athleteResult.asp?a_id=241 "Dave Sheppard"