Ken Patera

Kenneth Wayne Patera (born November 6, 1942) is an American retired professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and strongman competitor.

Ken Patera
Patera c. 1972
Personal information
Birth nameKenneth Wayne Patera
Born (1942-11-06) November 6, 1942
Portland, Oregon
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight267–322 lb (121–146 kg)
Sport
SportWeightlifting, powerlifting, shot put
ClubYork Barbell Club
Achievements and titles
Personal bestSP – 20.10 m (1972)
Medal record
Olympic weightlifting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Qualified 1972 Munich +110kg
World Weightlifting Championships
1971 Lima +110 kg
Pan American Games
1971 Cali+110 kg
Strongman
Representing  United States
World's Strongest Man
3rd 1977 World's Strongest Man
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