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Attia Mohammed

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAttia•Mohammed Hamouda
Used nameAttia•Mohammed
Original nameعطية•محمد حمودة
Born1914 in Al-Qahira (Cairo), Al-Qahira (EGY)
Died1992
Measurements67 kg
AffiliationsAl-Ahly, Al-Qahira (EGY)
NOC Egypt
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Attia Mohammed had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1948 Olympics Lightweight class (360.0 kg); 2nd in the 1938 World Championships Lightweight class (342.5 kg); 2nd in the 1950 World Championships Lightweight class (350.0 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Weightlifting EGY Attia Mohammed
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver

Errata

YOB also seen as 1922 and 1923, but while 1922 is supported by the Egyptian Ministry of Sport, 1914 comes directly from the Egyptian Olympic Committee and a picture of him in a 1934 edition of Al-Abtal clearly shows him as an adult.