Steve Halaiko
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Stephen Michael "Steve"•Halaiko |
| Used name | Steve•Halaiko |
| Born | 27 December 1908 in Waverly, New York (USA) |
| Died | 6 February 2001 in Orange Park, Florida (USA) |
| Affiliations | Buffalo Orioles |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
The winner of 115 out of 116 amateur fights, Steve Halaiko won the National AAU title in 1928 before going on to his Olympic success. Halaiko repeated his AAU championship in 1929 and then turned professional. Halaiko had a long career as a professional, fighting through 1942, but it was not terribly successful. His career professional record was 57 wins, 40 losses, and 10 draws, and he ended his career fighting under the pseudonym of Frank Wint.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Boxing | USA |
Steve Halaiko | |||
| Lightweight, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |