Dave Sheppard
American weightlifter (1931–2000)
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David Joseph Sheppard (December 12, 1931 in New York City – November 5, 2000) was an American weightlifter and Olympic medalist.
NationalityAmerican
BornDecember 12, 1931
DiedNovember 5, 2000 (aged 68)
SportWeightlifting
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
| Born | December 12, 1931 | ||||||||||||||
| Died | November 5, 2000 (aged 68) | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Weightlifting | ||||||||||||||
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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.
