Sam Maxwell
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Sam Maxwell (born February 17, 1964) was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States. His coaches were John Thrush and himself.
[edit] Weightlifting achievements
- Senior World team member (1989)
- Junior National Champion (1983 & 1984)
- Junior World team member (1983 & 1984)
- All-time Junior American record holder in clean and jerk
- Official 2000 Olympic Trials Commentator for NBC
- 2003 World Championships announcer
[edit] Note(s) of interest
- Competed in hammer throw at University of Washington (189 feet first year)
- Snatched 300 lbs. for 17 straight years (1983-1999)
- Clean and jerked 400 lbs for 18 straight years (1983-2000)
