Tony Terlazzo

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAnthony "Tony"•Terlazzo
Used nameTony•Terlazzo
Born28 July 1911 in Patti, Messina (ITA)
Died26 March 1966 in Los Angeles, California (USA)
Measurements69 kg
AffiliationsYOBAC, York (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Though a naturalized citizen, Tony Terlazzo was the first American to a gold medal in Olympic weightlifting against international competition. He also won two World Championships (1937-38), and 12 national titles, the most of any American lifter, with nine of those consecutive from 1937-1945. During his career he set seven world records.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Weightlifting USA Tony Terlazzo
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1936 Summer Olympics Weightlifting USA Tony Terlazzo
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold