Henry Duey Explained

Henry Duey
Birth Name:Henry Ludwig Duey
Nickname:Tex
Nationality:American
Birth Date:1 May 1908
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Death Place:Chipley, Florida
Occupation:Weightlifter

Henry Ludwig Duey (May 1, 1908  - February 13, 1993) was an American weightlifter and Olympic medalist. Duey was born in Chicago, Illinois.[1] He won the bronze medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.[2]

Career

At the 1932 Olympics, Duey won the bronze medal in the light-heavyweight division with ease however, he was not close to beating the first and second place competitors. This was Duey's only medal that he had won in an international competition.

Death

Duey died on February 13, 1993, at the age of 84 in Chipley, Florida.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henry Duey Bio, Stats, and Results Olympics at Sports Reference . Sports Reference . 30 January 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130207081007/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/du/henry-duey-1.html . 7 February 2013 .
  2. http://www.databaseolympics.com/games/gamessport.htm?g=10&sp=WEI "1932 Summer Olympics  - Los Angeles, United States  - Weightlifting"