Dave Baillie

David Baillie (June 28, 1928 November 25, 1977)[1] was a Canadian weightlifter who is best known for earning the silver medal at the 1954 and 1958 Commonwealth Games in the superheavyweight category.[2] Baillie competed at the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games finishing in 6th place each time.[3]

Competition record
Representing  Canada
Men's Weightlifting
Olympic Games
6th 1956 Melbourne +90 kg
6th 1960 Rome +90 kg
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place1954 Vancouver +90 kg
Silver medal – second place1958 Vancouver +90 kg

References

  1. Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (December 2012). "Dave Baillie Biography and Olympic Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-15. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
  2. "Dave Baillie, Olympic Lifters Profiles @ Lift up".
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2010-08-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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