Guy Carlton

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGuy Albert•Carlton
Used nameGuy•Carlton
Born16 January 1954 in Amherst, Ohio (USA)
Died11 May 2001 in Arrowsmith, Illinois (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 110 kg
AffiliationsYork Barbell Club, York (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Guy Carlton started competing in weightlifting when he was in the sixth grade. He played football and wrestled in high school. Carlton won three silver medals in the sub-heavyweight class at the 1979 Pan American Games. He was a member of the 1980 US Olympic team that did not compete. Through 2012 his bronze medal in the heavyweight class at the 1984 Olympics is the last Olympic medal by an American male weightlifter in one of the heavier weight classes. Carlton won US titles in the 110 kg class in 1981 and 1984 and won golds at the 1981, 1982, and 1983 National Sports Festivals. He attended Eastern Illinois University where he studied business. During the time of his 1984 Olympic appearance he was working as a concrete finisher. He later ran Carlton’s Fitness Club in Normal, Illinois.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Weightlifting USA Guy Carlton
Heavyweight II, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Special Notes