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Dave Sheppard


David Joseph Sheppard (December 12, 1931 in New York City – October 1, 2000) was an American weightlifter and Olympic medalist.

He received a silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.

Weightlifting achievements

  • Silver medalist in Olympic Games (1956).
  • Silver medalist in Senior World Championship (1951, 1953, 1954, and 1958).
  • Pan Am Games champion (1955).
  • Senior national champion (1954, 1955, and 1958).
  • Set five world records during career.

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