Ernie Pickett
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | George Ernest "Ernie"•Pickett |
| Used name | Ernie•Pickett |
| Born | 27 June 1936 in Sykesville, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 1 July 2009 in ?, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 194 cm / 141 kg |
| Affiliations | York Barbell Club, York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Ernie Pickett competed as a heavyweight weightlifter at the 1968 Olympics. He was first at the US YMCA Championships in 1968 and placed second at the US Olympic Trials. In February 1968 Pickett set a world record for the press with 202.0 kg, and later in the year hoisted 207.5 kg which bettered the world record, but was not ratified. Pickett was also quite good at power lifting, winning multiple titles in that version of weightlifting. Pickett worked as a machinist.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | USA |
Ernie Pickett | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) |