Gary Hanson New York Strength and Power HoF inductee 2022

 

 

Gary Hanson

12/16/1942-11/7/2020

By Strength and Power Hall of Fame

 

Bio

 

Gary started lifting in 1957 and was coached by Sandor Gere. Gary was an international-level lifter and won a bronze medal at the 1963 Pan American Games. Gary set 7 Jr. World records and several national records during his career.

 

1^st 123lb class 1960 Teenage Nationals

1^st 123lb class 1960 North American Championships

4^th 123lb class 1960 Senior Nationals

1^st 123lb class 1961 Teenage Nationals

1^st 123lb class 1961 Jr. Nationals

1^st 123lb class 1962 Teenage Nationals

1^st 123lb class 1962 YMCA Nationals

1^st 123lb class 1962 Philadelphia Open

2^nd 123lb class 1962 World Championships Tryouts

1^st 123lb class 1963 Philadelphia Open

3^rd 123lb class 1963 Pan American Games

1^st 132lb class 1964 Philadelphia Open

1^st 123lb class 1964 North American Championships

1^st 123lb class 1964 Senior Nationals

1^st 123lb class 1965 Senior Nationals

1^st 123lb class 1967 Senior Nationals

2^nd 132lb class 1967 Philadelphia Open

3^rd 132lb class 1968 Senior Nationals

1^st 132lb class 1969 Senior Nationals

3^rd 132lb class 1970 Senior Nationals

 

Author: By Strength and Power Hall of Fame Completed: yes Created: Wed May 25 12:31:03 UTC 2022 | Last Updated: Tue Jan 02 14:49:21 UTC 2024