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Intro
American weightlifter
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Male
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Birth:
28 May 1948(Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, U.S.A.)
Death:
23 December 2007
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Rick Holbrook (May 22, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois – December 23, 2007) was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.
About
Patrick Joseph "Rick" Holbrook, Jr. competed in his weightlifting competitions at 198 lbs standing at 5 foot 10 inches tall.
Organizations
Holbrook is a member of the York Barbell Club, York.
Career
Holbrook was known for his infamous speed and technique in his lifting. He was more successful in his quick lifts than the presses.
Personal Bests
In 1972, Holbrook worked his way up to lifting a total of 512.5 kg. He pressed 162.5 kg. snatched 155.0 kg. and 197.5 kg on the clean & jerk.
Weightlifting achievements
- Olympic Games team member (1972)
- Senior National Champion (1971 and 1972)
- Competed in World Championships (1970 & 1971) taking 7th place in 1971
- AAU champion (1971 & 1972)
- Named Best Lifter at AAUs (1972)
- Won silver medal at Pan American Games (1971)
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | Men's Middle-Heavyweight | United States | USA | 5 |
Men's Middle-Heavyweight
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | K | S/F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Final Standings | 5 | 505.0 | ||
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Military Press | 9 | 162.5 | ||
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Military Press | Lift #1 | AC | 157.5 | o |
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Military Press | Lift #2 | AC | 162.5 | x |
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Military Press | Lift #3 | AC | 162.5 | o |
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Snatch | 4T | 145.0 | ||
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Snatch | Lift #1 | AC | 145.0 | x |
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Snatch | Lift #2 | AC | 145.0 | x |
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Snatch | Lift #3 | AC | 145.0 | o |
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Clean & Jerk | 1 | 197.5 | ||
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Clean & Jerk | Lift #1 | AC | 190.0 | o |
| 1972 Summer | 24 | München | Weightlifting | United States | USA | Clean & Jerk | Lift #2 | AC | 197.5 | o |