Sam Maxwell (weightlifter)
Appearance
Sam Maxwell (born February 17, 1964) was a weightlifter for the United States. His coaches were John Thrush and himself.
Weightlifting achievements
[edit]- Senior World team member (1989)[1]
- Junior National Champion (1983 & 1984)[2][3]
- Junior World team member (1983 & 1984)
- All-time Junior American record holder in clean and jerk[4]
- Official 2000 Olympic Trials Commentator for NBC
- 2003 World Championships announcer
Note(s) of interest
[edit]- Competed in hammer throw at University of Washington (189 feet first year)
- Snatched 300 lbs. for 17 straight years (1983-1999)
- Clean and jerked 400 lbs for 18 straight years (1983-2000)
References
[edit]- ^ "1988 USAW OLYMPIC TRYOUTS". www.lifttilyadie.com. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
- ^ "1983 NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". www.lifttilyadie.com. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
- ^ "1984 NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". www.lifttilyadie.com. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
- ^ "ALL TIME US RECORDS". www.lifttilyadie.com. Retrieved 2019-11-15.