About Norman Holroyd
Lived 1914 – 2002 (aged 88). Norman Holroyd was a British weightlifter.
Norman Holroyd (8 May 1914 – 25 June 2002) was a British weightlifter. He competed in the men's featherweight event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
In the 1930s, Holroyd trained at Bradford College Physical Culture Club. In April, 1937 he was the first English weightlifter to Clean and jerk double body weight. He was British Champion nine times.
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Who was Norman Holroyd?
British weightlifter (1914-2002)
When was Norman Holroyd born?
Norman Holroyd was born on 8 May 1914 in Halifax.
When did Norman Holroyd die?
Norman Holroyd died on 25 June 2002.
What was Norman Holroyd's occupation?
Norman Holroyd was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Norman Holroyd?
Norman Holroyd was British.
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