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Three-time Olympian and 1984 Olympic silver medalist Mario Martinez died Sunday at the age of 60, according to his longtime coach Jim Schmitz.
The last American Male Olympic Weightlifter to medal for the U.S. (silver 1984) passed away this past Sunday.
Martinez's lifting career in Olympic weightlifting lasted for over 23 years. Throughout his career, he earned himself 10 national championships, 3 olympics including a silver medal and a 4th-place finish, 3 Pan Am medals, on top of being the first American to snatch over 400 lb and clean & jerk over 500 lb in competition. Martinez had very rough training techniques. He was well known for his bent-arm pulling style. 1984 Olympics - Mario Martinez
The last American Male Olympic Weightlifter to medal for the U.S. (silver 1984) passed away this past Sunday.
Martinez's lifting career in Olympic weightlifting lasted for over 23 years. Throughout his career, he earned himself 10 national championships, 3 olympics including a silver medal and a 4th-place finish, 3 Pan Am medals, on top of being the first American to snatch over 400 lb and clean & jerk over 500 lb in competition. Martinez had very rough training techniques. He was well known for his bent-arm pulling style. 1984 Olympics - Mario Martinez
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