Tommy Kono: Biography, Facts and Career
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Tamio "Tommy" Kono (Japanese: 高野 民夫, June 27, 1930 – April 24, 2016) was an American weightlifter of Japanese descent. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, Kono set world records in four different weight classes: lightweight (149 pounds or 67.5 kilograms), middleweight (165 lb or 75 kg), light-heavyweight (182 lb or 82.5 kg) and middle-heavyweight (198 lb or 90 kg).
Quick facts about Tommy Kono
- Full name: Tommy Kono
- Born: 1930-06-17
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q1354766
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Who is Tommy Kono?
Tamio "Tommy" Kono (Japanese: 高野 民夫, June 27, 1930 – April 24, 2016) was an American weightlifter of Japanese descent.
What nationality is Tommy Kono?
Tommy Kono is United States.
When was Tommy Kono born?
Tommy Kono was born on 1930-06-17.



