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Humberto Selvetti

Humberto Selvetti (31 March 1932 – 26 April 1992) was an Argentine heavyweight weightlifter. He competed at the 1952, 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics and finished in third, second and 17th place, respectively. He also won four medals at world championships and Pan American Games and set a world record in the press, in 1951.

Humberto Selvetti

Argentina. Humberto Selvetti. Weightlifting athlet. Two Olympyc medals (1952 1956).

El Gráfico · El Gráfico Nº 1952 8 de febrero de 1957. · Public domain

Name
Humberto Selvetti
Born
31 March 1932
Birthplace
Colón, Argentina
Died
26 April 1992
Place of death
Wilde, Argentina
Nationality
Argentina
Occupation
weightlifter · actor
Languages
Spanish

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Humberto Selvetti (31 March 1932 – 26 April 1992) was an Argentine heavyweight weightlifter. He competed at the 1952, 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics and finished in third, second and 17th place, respectively. He also won four medals at world championships and Pan American Games and set a world record in the press, in 1951.

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