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Sam Maxwell (born February 17, 1964) was a weightlifter for the United States. His coaches were John Thrush and himself.

Weightlifting achievements

• Senior World team member (1989) ^[1]
• Junior National Champion (1983 & 1984) ^{[2] [3]}
• Junior World team member (1983 & 1984)
• All-time Junior American record holder in clean and jerk ^[4]
• Official 2000 Olympic Trials Commentator for NBC
• 2003 World Championships announcer

Note(s) of interest

• Competed in hammer throw at University of Washington (189 feet first year)
• Snatched 300 lbs. for 17 straight years (1983-1999)
• Clean and jerked 400 lbs for 18 straight years (1983-2000)

References

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