Frank Spellman
Biographical information
| Type | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frank Isaac•Spellman |
| Used name | Frank•Spellman |
| Born | 17 September 1922 in Paoli, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 12 January 2017 in Gulf Breeze, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 73 kg |
| Affiliations | York Barbell Club, York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
In 1946 Frank Spellman finished third in the World Championships, moving up to second in 1947 and winning his Olympic gold medal in 1948. He had a seemingly short career, winning the 1946 and 1948 AAU titles, and then retiring after the Olympics, with only three years of top-flight weightlifting competition. In 1961 Spellman came out of retirement and won another AAU championship. He made his career as a professional photographer. He was noted to be an accomplished artist, musician, and woodworker.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | USA |
Frank Spellman | |||
| Middleweight, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |
Olympic Records
Records may have been broken subsequently during the same competition.| Games | Date | Sport | Event | Phase | Mark | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | 10 August 1948 | Weightlifting | Middleweight, Men (≤75 kg, Triathlon) | Final Standings | 387.5 | 1 |
| 1948 Summer Olympics | 10 August 1948 | Weightlifting | Middleweight, Men (≤75 kg, Triathlon) | Final Standings | 390.0 | 1 |
| 1948 Summer Olympics | 10 August 1948 | Weightlifting | Middleweight, Men (≤75 kg, Military Press) | Military Press, Lift #3 | 117.5 | AC |
| 1948 Summer Olympics | 10 August 1948 | Weightlifting | Middleweight, Men (≤75 kg, Snatch) | Snatch, Lift #3 | 120.0 | AC |
| 1948 Summer Olympics | 10 August 1948 | Weightlifting | Middleweight, Men (≤75 kg, Clean & Jerk) | Clean & Jerk, Lift #2 | 150.0 | AC |
| 1948 Summer Olympics | 10 August 1948 | Weightlifting | Middleweight, Men (≤75 kg, Clean & Jerk) | Clean & Jerk, Lift #3 | 152.5 | AC |
Research notes
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Created: Paul Tchir at March 15, 2013 11:12, Last edited: Martin Kellner at January 14, 2017 12:11