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John Davis (weightlifter) (John Henry Davis) was born on 12 January, 1921 in Smithtown, New York, U.S., is an American weightlifter (1921–1984). Discover John Davis (weightlifter)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

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Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 12 January, 1921
Birthday 12 January
Birthplace Smithtown, New York, U.S.
Date of death 1984
Died Place Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1921

John Henry Davis (January 12, 1921 – July 13, 1984) was an American heavyweight weightlifter.

1938

Between 1938 and 1953 he was undefeated, winning two Olympic, six world and 12 national titles, and set 16 ratified world records: seven in the snatch, four in the clean and jerk, two in the press and three in the total.

Davis first gained prominence by winning the world light heavyweight crown as a 17-year-old school boy in 1938 at Vienna, Austria.

1941

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Davis enlisted in 1941 and served in the U.S. Army for many years during World War II at the Pacific Theater, being able to return stateside in 1942 and 1943 to partake in championships but having to forgo in 1944 and 1945.

For most of his 19-year weightlifting career he represented the York Barbell Club.

He worked as an officer in the New York Department of Corrections.

1951

At his peak, Davis held all the world records in his class, and at the 1951 national championships he became the first man to break the 400 pound barrier by lifting 402 pounds.

1953

He remained unbeaten until 1953, when he finished second at the world championships due to a thigh injury.

1956

He retired in 1956 after a devastating leg injury at the '56 Olympic trials.

1984

John Davis died from cancer in 1984, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He was 63 years old.

1989

He was introduced to the United States Olympic Hall of Fame in 1989.

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