John Terry (weightlifter)

John Terry (Pittsburgh, December 20, 1908 – High Point, North Carolina, April 17, 1970[1]) was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.

For other people named John Terry, see John Terry (disambiguation).

Weightlifting achievements
  • Olympic Games team member (1936 and 1940)
  • Senior National Champion (1938–1941)

Notes of interest

John Terry was a world record holder in the deadlift (610 lbs at 132 lbs bodyweight[2]), and many consider him to be the greatest pound for pound deadlifter in world history when the time element is considered.

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References
  1. John Terry at Sports Reference
  2. Hardgainer, issue #40 January–February 1996 vol.7 No.4


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