Sam Maxwell (weightlifter)

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Sam Maxwell (born February 17, 1964) was a weightlifter for the United States. His coaches were John Thrush and himself.

Weightlifting achievements

Senior World team member (1989)^[1]
Junior National Champion (1983 & 1984)^[2]^[3]
Junior World team member (1983 & 1984)
All-time Junior American record holder in clean and jerk^[4]
Official 2000 Olympic Trials Commentator for NBC
2003 World Championships announcer

Note(s) of interest

Competed in hammer throw at University of Washington (189 feet first year)
Snatched 300 lbs. for 17 straight years (1983-1999)
Clean and jerked 400 lbs for 18 straight years (1983-2000)

References

^ "1988 USAW OLYMPIC TRYOUTS". www.lifttilyadie.com. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
^ "1983 NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". www.lifttilyadie.com. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
^ "1984 NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". www.lifttilyadie.com. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
^ "ALL TIME US RECORDS". www.lifttilyadie.com. Retrieved 2019-11-15.

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