Humberto Selvetti

Humberto Selvetti (31 March 1932 – 26 April 1992) was an Argentine heavyweight weightlifter. He competed at the 1952, 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics and finished in second, third and 17th place, respectively.[1] He also won four medals at world championships and Pan American Games and set a world record in the press, in 1951.[2]

Humberto Selvetti
Selvetti in 1957
Personal information
Born31 March 1932 (1932-03-31)
Colón, Argentina
Died26 April 1992(1992-04-26) (aged 60)
Wilde, Argentina
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight140 kg (309 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
Medal record
Men's weightlifting
Representing  Argentina
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Helsinki Heavyweight
Silver medal – second place 1956 Melbourne Heavyweight
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1953 StockholmHeavyweight
Silver medal – second place1957 TehranHeavyweight
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place1955 Mexico CitySuper heavyweight
Silver medal – second place1959 ChicagoSuper heavyweight

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Humberto Selvetti". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 16 April 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  2. Humberto Selvetti. chidlovski.net

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