Sylvanus Blackman

Sylvanus Timotheus Blackman (1 July 1933 23 January 2021)[2] was a English male weightlifter. He was born in Bridgetown, Barbados. He competed at three Olympic Games in 1960, 1964 and 1968.[3]

Sylvanus Blackman
Personal information
NationalityBarbados Barbados
 England
Born1 July 1933
Bridgetown, Barbados
Died23 January 2021(2021-01-23) (aged 87)[1]
Medal record
weightlifting
Representing  Barbados
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1958 Cardiff-82.5 Kg combined
Representing  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1966 Kingston-82.5 Kg combined

Blackman died on 23 January 2021, aged 87.[2]

References

  1. Sylvanus Blackman's obituary
  2. "Sylvanus Blackman". British Weightlifting. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  3. "Profile". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
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