Saga of Tommy Kono (USA): Stockholm 2.00 (1958)

History in Color@LiftUp:
September 19, 1958, Stockholm, Sweden – 2-time Olympic Champion,  legendary Tommy Kono of the United States competes in the middleweight class (75kg) and sets a world record in snatch (133.5kg) at the 1953 World Championships in Stockholm.

28-year old Tommy Kono wins his 5th World title at his 2nd World Championships in Stockholm. In addition to the world record in snatch, Kono set a world record with a 430kg total (135+130+165).

To be continued…