Joe Dube Florida Strength and Power HoF inductee 2022

By Strength and Power Hall of Fame

Joe began lifting in the late 1950’s. Joe trained with his brother Virgil early in his career and was self-coached throughout most of his career. Joe competed for many years and was a State Champion several times and set many State records. Joe’s athletic ability and dedication enabled him to become one of the most powerful super heavies of all time. 

 

2^nd 198lb class 1961 Teenage Nationals

2^nd Heavyweight 1967 Senior Nationals

1^st Heavyweight 1967 Pan American Games

2^nd Heavyweight 1967 Pre Olympics ** (Tied for first)

2^nd Heavyweight 1968 Senior Nationals

3^rd Heavyweight 1968 Olympic Games (Tied for 2^nd)          

2^nd Superheavyweight 1969 Senior Nationals

1^st Superheavyweight 1969 World Championships@

2^nd Superheavyweight 1970 Senior Nationals

4^th Superheavyweight 1970 World Championships

2^nd Superheavyweight 1971 Senior Nationals

7^th 1979 World’s Strongest Man

1^st Superheavyweight  1980 America’s Cup

3^rd Superheavyweight 1981 Senior Nationals

 

World Records

 

389.5lb Clean and Press Heavyweight 11/30/1963. Teenage world Record

400.5lb Clean and Press Heavyweight 2/9/1964. Teenage World Record

449.5lb Clean and Press Heavyweight 3/23/1968 Senior World Record

463lb Clean and Press Heavyweight 6/9/1968 Senior World Record

 

American Records

 

Joe set 12 American Records during his career. Joe was the first American to total 1,300lbs on the 3 Olympic lifts.

 

Hall of Fame

 

US Weightlifting Hall of Fame

 

At the 1972 Cincinnati Open Joe had an American record 382lb snatch locked out but the bar went behind him injuring his left elbow. Joe could not compete at the 1972 seniors or contend for the 1972 Olympic team due to the injury.

** “The Pre-Olympic games were held in Mexico City to test the facilities for next year’s Olympic Games. In reality these Pre-Olympic Games amounted to a World Championship’s in Weightlifting as the 1967 Championships were cancelled when Tokyo would not agree to let certain countries carry their flags in the opening ceremonies.” December 1967 Strength and Health Magazine.

** “The Little Olympics differed very little from the Olympic Games, except in the total number of contestants. Practically all the best lifters in the world were present in Mexico City.” January 1968 Strength and Health Magazine p.48. “Little Olympics” Action Report Part 1 by Bob Hoffman.

** Joe tied for first place losing first place on bodyweight.

@ Joe is the last American male lifter to win a (Senior) World Championship’s (1969) as of 1-2022.

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