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   Kenneth Wayne Patera (born November 6, 1942) is an American retired professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and strongman competitor. [1] [3] Well known in the World Wrestling Federation from 1976 to 1981, 1984 to 1985 and 1987 to 1988 and American Wrestling Association.

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2. prowrestlingstories.com › ken-pateraKen Patera: Olympic Strongman to Pro Wrestling Glory

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   Feb 15, 2023 · Ken Patera was the first American to clean and jerk over 500 lbs. He retired from weightlifting to become a professional wrestler in 1972. Tragedy at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Ken Patera was the special guest on the 100th episode of my podcast Dan and Benny In the Ring.

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   Ken Patera (November 6, 1942) is a retired American professional wrestler. Finishing and signature moves Swinging Full Nelson Tag teams and stables Heenan Family The Olympians - with Brad...

4. www.cagesideseats.com › 2023/7/3 › 23782415Memorable stories from WWE legend Ken Patera’s unforgettable ...

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   Jul 3, 2023 · In addition to being charismatic and clever, Ken Patera was tough as nails. And his unique ruggedness allowed him to endure not just the rigors of the ring but also his most unpredictable opponent, Mother Nature.

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   Apr 15, 2015 · Ken Patera. Bio. By 1977 Ken Patera was known to the American public for his exploits in both professional wrestling and as an Olympic Weightlifter. He was the first American to clean and jerk over 500 pounds and was a 4 time US National Weightlifting Champion.

6. barbend.com › ken-pateraKen Patera Was the First American to Clean & Jerk 500 lbs

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   Jul 27, 2023 · Ken Patera may be known for his wrestling career, but he also made a name for himself by becoming the first American to clean & jerk 500 lbs in competition.

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   Who was Ken Patera?

   • By 1977 Ken Patera was known to the American public for his exploits in both professional wrestling and as an Olympic Weightlifter. He was the first American to clean and jerk over 500 pounds and was a 4 time US National Weightlifting Champion. For wrestling fans he was a heel in the WWF whose Bear Hug was damn near impossible to escape from.

   1977 and the birth of the World’s Strongest Man

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   When did Ken Patera retire?

   • He retired from weightlifting to become a professional wrestler in 1972. Ken Patera was the special guest on the 100th episode of my podcast Dan and Benny In the Ring. He spoke at great length about his experiences at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, where he witnessed the tragic massacre on September 5th, 1972.

   Ken Patera: Olympic Strongman to Pro Wrestling Glory

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   Did Ken Patera win a gold medal?

   • Ken Patera won four consecutive U.S. Weightlifting Championships (1969-1972), the Gold Medal at the 1971 Pan American Games, and placed second in the 1971 World Weightlifting Championships in Lima, Peru. Patera was the first American to clean and jerk 500 pounds and the only American to ever clean and press 500 pounds.

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   Why did Ken Patera not win an Olympic gold?

   • But unfortunately, he suffered from chronic knee issues, which would preclude him from any Olympic gold. Ken Patera was the first American to clean and jerk over 500 lbs. He retired from weightlifting to become a professional wrestler in 1972. Ken Patera was the special guest on the 100th episode of my podcast Dan and Benny In the Ring.

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8. wwebrady.fandom.com › wiki › Ken_PateraKen Patera | WWE Wiki | Fandom

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   Ken Patera. K P. In 1976, he challenged Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF Heavyweight Championship. This was a huge draw around the northeastern part of the United States and at Madison Square Garden, and was one of Sammartino's last great challengers before losing the title to Superstar Billy Graham, which ended his second, shorter WWF title reign.