Gary Drinnon

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGary Lynn•Drinnon
Used nameGary•Drinnon
Born11 June 1950 in Chattanooga, Tennessee (USA)
Measurements191 cm / 110 kg
AffiliationsYork Barbell Club, York (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Gary Drinnon competed for the York Barbell Club, after graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1972. He placed second at the AAU meet in both 1975-76 after finishing third in 1974. His career best lifts were a snatch of 157.5 kg., clean & jerk of 202.5 kg., and a total of 360.0 kg. Drinnon later became President of Carolina Paper Board (CPB), based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Weightlifting USA Gary Drinnon
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 12