Monday, August 17, 2009
Young Steve StankoSteve Stanko is shown here snatching 260 pounds on his way to winning the 1938 Junior Nationals in Cleveland, Ohio. Just 20 years old at the time, it was clear that big things were in store for Steve Stanko... Five years later he became the first man to break the 1000-pound barrier in the three Olympic Lifts, eight years later he became Mr. America and eleven years later, the first Mr. Universe.
John Davis looks on from the right. Just 17 years old Davis had just won the light-heavyweight class with an 810 lb total, showing more than a little promise himself...
Labels: 1000 Pound Barrier, 1944 Mr. America, 1947 Mr. Universe, John Davis, Junior Nationals, Mr. Universe, Olympic Weightlifting, Snatch, Steve Stanko
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