Roberto Antonio Urrutia Herdez (born December 7, 1957), known as Tony Urrutia, was a Cuban-American

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weightlifter. He later

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to, and competed for, the United States.

Weightlifting achievements

* Senior world champion (1977–1979). * Olympic team member (Cuban Team 1976; U.S.A. Team 1988 and 1992). *

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champion (1975 and 1979). * BronzeWilbon, Michael (1987-08-12). "Defector Urrutia Earns a Bronze In Weightlifting". The Washington Post. medalist in Pan Am Games (1987). * Senior national champion (1987–1989, 1991, and 1992). * Set five world records during career. * All-time senior American record holder in

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and total.

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