Joseph Romano
(1939 - 1972)
YOSEPH ROMANO, of blessed memory
He was 32 when he died. He left behind a wife and three daughters.
He was born to a large family in Libya. He was an interior designer by profession. He devoted his best efforts and most of his time to weightlifting. For 14 years, he practiced a sport that he loved.
He represented his association, "Hapoel Tel Aviv," and the team in various competitions. He was Israel's champion for 10 years (in medium weight, up to 75 kg). He demonstrated an exemplary fighting spirit.
During the last years of his life, he trained and managed his association's weightlifting division.
He was laid to rest in Herzliya's cemetery.
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Sport: Weightlifting
Country Represented: Israel
Years Competed: 1972
Olympic Info:
A weightlifter for the Israeli Olympic team, Romano was killed by Arab terrorists at the 1972 Munich Games. Along with wrestling coach Moshe Weinberg, Romano attempted to hold off the terrorists at the door and allow their fellow Israelis time to escape. Both men were immediately killed and the terrorists took nine Israelis hostage (all would later die). Romano was 33 years old.
Career Highlights:
Born in Libya, Romano emigrated to Israel as a child. A member of the National weightlifting team, Romano was a ten-time National champion as a middleweight and lightweight. While still a top competitor, he also coached and managed the weightlifting department of Hapoel Tel Aviv. Besides weightlifting, Romano had been an interior decorator in Tel Aviv
Origin:
Libya
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