Charles Vinci Ohio Strength and Power HoF inductee 2022

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Charles “Chuck” Vinci

2/28/1933-6/13/2018

 

BIO

 

Chuck was from Elyria Ohio and lifted at times for the York Barbell club. Chuck is the best 123lb lifter to represent the United States in international competition. Chuck won the 1956 and 1960 Olympics in the 123lb class. His 1960 Gold Medal is the last Gold Medal won by an American male lifer.

 

Olympic Games

1^st 123lb class 1956

1^st 123lb class 1960

 

World Championships

2^nd 123lb class 1955

2^nd 123lb class 1958

 

Pan American Games

1^st 123lb class 1955

1^st 123lb class 1959

 

Senior Nationals

 

1^st 123lb class 1954

1^st 123lb class 1955

1^st 123lb class 1956

1^st 123lb class 1958

1^st 123lb class 1959

1^st 123lb class 1960

1^st 123lb class 1961

 

 

World Records

12 World Records

Author: By Strength and Power Hall of Fame Completed: yes Created: Sun Feb 20 02:52:06 UTC 2022 | Last Updated: Sun Dec 24 23:40:02 UTC 2023