Rich Shanko
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Richard Michael "Rich"•Shanko |
| Used name | Rich•Shanko |
| Born | 11 January 1960 in New Brunswick, New Jersey (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 100 kg |
| Affiliations | York Barbell Club, York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Rich Shanko started lifting in 1972 to get stronger for football. Shanko was second in the 100 kg class at the 1982-84 US Championships, placing third at 90 kg in 1981. He was also second at the 1981-82 National Sports Festivals. After competing at the 1984 Olympics, he did not compete again at the senior national level.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | USA |
Rich Shanko | |||
| Heavyweight I, Men (Olympic) | 7 |