About Tony Terlazzo
Lived 1911 – 1966 (aged 54). Tony Terlazzo was an Italian and American weightlifter.
Anthony Terlazzo (July 28, 1911 – March 26, 1966) was an Italian-born American weightlifter. He was America's first weightlifter to win an Olympic gold medal, which he had done in 1936. He also won a bronze medal at the 1932 Games. While winning the 1936 gold medal Terlazzo set Olympic records in the total, at 312.5 kg (687.5 lbs), and in the snatch, at 97.5 kg (214.5 lbs).
Terlazzo won two world (1937–38) and 12 national titles, which remains the highest number for any American weightlifter. Between 1935 and 1938 he set five ratified world records: three in the press and two in the clean and jerk.
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Who was Tony Terlazzo?
American weightlifter (1911-1966)
When was Tony Terlazzo born?
Tony Terlazzo was born on 28 July 1911 in Patti.
When did Tony Terlazzo die?
Tony Terlazzo died on 26 March 1966 in Los Angeles.
What was Tony Terlazzo's occupation?
Tony Terlazzo was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Tony Terlazzo?
Tony Terlazzo was Italian and American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Terlazzo. https://biography.guide/tony-terlazzo/
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