About John Powell
Lived 1931 – 2008 (aged 77). John Powell was an Australian weightlifter.
John Powell (26 April 1931 – 3 August 2008) was an Australian weightlifter. He competed in the men's light heavyweight event at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Powell?
Australian weightlifter
When was John Powell born?
John Powell was born on 26 April 1931 in Newcastle.
When did John Powell die?
John Powell died on 3 August 2008.
What was John Powell's occupation?
John Powell was a weightlifter.
What nationality was John Powell?
John Powell was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Powell (weightlifter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Powell. https://biography.guide/john-powell-weightlifter/
MLA: "John Powell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-powell-weightlifter/.
Chicago: "John Powell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-powell-weightlifter/.
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