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Dan Cantore

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Dan Cantore was a weightlifter for the United States.

Personal information

Cantore competed at 148 lbs standing at 5 foot 4 inches tall. He was born on August 24, 1946 in Glendale, California. Cantore works out at Alex gym.[1]

Education

Cantore obtained his degree from the University of California, Berkeley.[1]

Weightlifting achievements

  • Broke American record press twice in 1972, with 303 lbs at the Nationals and 308 lbs at Munich
  • Broke American record clean and jerk twice in 1972, with 355 lbs and then 358 lbs at the Nationals to break Tony Garcy's record from 1964.
  • Broke American record ( snatch) in 1974, with 281lbs at US Senior Nationals, old record was held by Tony Garcy, from 1964.
  • Two time Pan American Champion, and Pan Am record holders, 1973, and 1974.
  • U.S. Weightlifter of the year, 1974.
  • Member US Weightlifting Hall of Fame.

References

  1. ^ a b "Dan Cantore Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports". Reference. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)