John Davis (weightlifter)
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| Olympic medal record | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Weightlifting | |||
| Gold | London 1948 | Heavyweight | |
| Gold | Helsinki 1952 | Heavyweight | |
John Henry Davis (born January 12, 1921 – died July 13, 1984) was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States. He was self coached.
[edit] Weightlifting achievements
- Olympic Champion (1948 and 1952)
- Senior World Champion (1938, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, & 1951)
- Silver Medalist at Senior World Championships (1953)
