Walter Zagurski
Walter Zagurski | |
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| Born | January 12, 1911 |
| Died | February 27, 1959 York, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Weightlifter |
| Spouse | Ruth Perago Zagurski |
Walter Zagurski (January 12, 1911 – February 27, 1959) was a Lithuanian-born American weightlifter who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1] In 1932 he finished sixth in the lightweight class.[1] He was the founding editor of Strength & Health, and he was on the cover of its December 1932 issue.[1] He was active in the York Barbell Club in York, Pennsylvania.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Wally Zagurski". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ "Walter Zagurski, 48, Former Weightlifting Champion, Is Dead". The Gazette and Daily. York, Pennsylvania. February 28, 1959. p. 34. Retrieved March 3, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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