Mario Mendoza (weightlifter)

Mario Rafael Mendoza (21 November 1943) is a former weightlifter, who represented British Honduras at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]

Mario Mendoza
Personal information
NationalityBelize
Born (1943-11-21) 21 November 1943 (age 81)
Belize City, British Honduras
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting

Mendoza was 24 years old when he competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico. He entered the lightweight contest where he lifted 82.5kg in the press, 87.5kg in the snatch and 110kg in the clean and jerk giving him a total of 280kg and he finished in 19th place.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mario Mendoza". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2018.