About Dave Hancock
Lived 1945 – 1993 (aged 47–48). Dave Hancock was a British weightlifter.
David 'Dave' Joseph S Hancock (11 December 1945 – February 1993), was a male weightlifter who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Biography Hancock represented England in the -110 kg heavyweight event, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he won a silver medal.
At the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Hancock represented Great Britain in the 110 kg category.
Two years later he competed again for England at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dave Hancock?
English weightlifter
When was Dave Hancock born?
Dave Hancock was born on 11 December 1945 in Chesterfield.
When did Dave Hancock die?
Dave Hancock died in 1993.
What was Dave Hancock's occupation?
Dave Hancock was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Dave Hancock?
Dave Hancock was British.
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· DBpedia: Dave Hancock (weightlifter)
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