Henry Duey
American weightlifter (1908–1993)
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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]
NicknameTex
NationalityAmerican
BornHenry Ludwig Duey
May 1, 1908
May 1, 1908
Chicago, Illinois
DiedFebruary 13, 1993 (aged 84)
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| Nickname | Tex | |||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||
| Born | Henry Ludwig Duey May 1, 1908 Chicago, Illinois | |||||||||||
| Died | February 13, 1993 (aged 84) | |||||||||||
| Occupation | Weightlifter | |||||||||||
Medal record
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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.[1]
Death
Duey died on February 13, 1993, at the age of 84 in Chipley, Florida.[1]
