Stanley Stanczyk
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Stanley Anthony Stanczyk (May 10, 1925 - June 24, 1997) is an American
weightlifter and Olympic champion.
He won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics
in London
. He received a silver medal in 1952.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
weightlifter and Olympic champion.
He won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
in London
London
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. He received a silver medal in 1952.