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Keevil Daly

1923 – 2011

Canadian weightlifter

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About Keevil Daly

Lived 1923 – 2011 (aged 87). Keevil Daly was a Canadian and Guyanese weightlifter.

Keevil Daly (21 December 1923 – 28 June 2011) was a male weightlifter, who competed in the light heavyweight and middle heavyweight class and who represented British Guiana, and later Canada, at international competitions. He won the silver medal at the 1947 World Weightlifting Championships in the 82.5 kg category.

As a merchant marine, he survived being torpedoed during World War II on the Canadian ship SS Lady Nelson. After the war, Daly became the first black graduate of Ryerson Polytechnical as a Royal Canadian Air Force serviceman.

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Toronto Metropolitan University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Keevil Daly?

Canadian weightlifter (1923–2011)

When was Keevil Daly born?

Keevil Daly was born on 21 December 1923 in British Guiana.

When did Keevil Daly die?

Keevil Daly died on 28 June 2011 in Toronto.

What was Keevil Daly's occupation?

Keevil Daly was a weightlifter.

What nationality was Keevil Daly?

Keevil Daly was Canadian and Guyanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Keevil Daly

· Wikidata: Q1618124

· DBpedia: Keevil Daly

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