Olympedia – Tony Terlazzo
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 |