Dave Sheppard (weightlifter)
David Joseph Sheppard (December 12, 1931 – October 1, 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.
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Sheppard, David |
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| Short description |
Weightlifter |
| Date of birth |
December 12, 1931 |
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| Date of death |
October 1, 2000 |
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