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Revision as of 19:50, 15 September 2023
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|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 8 May 1914 Halifax, England |
| Died | 25 June 2002 (aged 88) |
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| Sport | Weightlifting |
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.[1]
In the 1930s, Holroyd trained at Bradford College Physical Culture Club.[2] In April, 1937 he was the first English weightlifter to lift double his body weight using the clean and jerk method. Holroyd was British Champion nine times.[2]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Norman Holroyd Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Norman Holroyd". Bradford College. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
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