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American weightlifter
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Male
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Birth:
12 December 1931(New York City, New York, USA)
Death:
1 October 2000
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The details
Biography
Introduction
David Joseph Sheppard (December 12, 1931 in New York City – November 5, 2000) was an American weightlifter and Olympic medalist.
He received a silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.
Weightlifting achievements
- Silver medalist in Olympic Games (1956).
- Silver medalist in Senior World Championship (1951, 1953, 1954, and 1958).
- Pan Am Games champion (1955).
- Senior national champion (1954, 1955, and 1958).
- Set five world records during career.