Norbert schemansky biography sample

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Inducted June 14, 1979

The Detroit native won his first world weightlifting title in 1951 in Milan, Italy. He reached the pinnacle of his success during his mid-30s, an age when most weightlifters have reached the point of steady decline.

Biography.

Biography.

In , after standing for years in the shadows of the phenomenally strong John Davis, Schemansky moved to the top of the unlimited weight class and dominated.

National, world and Olympic champion Norbert Schemansky.

Norb Schemansky was born in The Detroit native learned his fundamentals early.

His Olympic record is enviable.

He gained international acclaim following his success at four different Olympic Games-1948, 1952, 1960, 1964-coming through with a Gold, a Silver and two Bronze medals. During his career, in addition to the Olympics, Schemansky won three world championships, nine national heavyweight championships and a collection of over 300 titles and 26 world records.

INDUCTION BANQUET PROGRAM STORY — June 14, 1979

America’s Greatest Strength Athlete

Norbert Schemansky was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 30, 1924.

He attended St. Thomas the Apostle School along with his three brothers and four sisters.

Norbert gained his initial interest in weightlifting in 1938 after watching his older brother, Dennis, compete in an A.A.U. championship