Did you know that Tommy Kono has not only won multiple Olympic medals but that he also won the Mr Universe title five times?
If you are into weightlifting, the name Tommy Kono is sure to ring a bell. Kono was a legendary American weightlifter and an Olympic gold medalist. This week, the late Kono would have celebrated his 91st birthday and in honour of that, Google Doodle honoured him with a special design on its website.
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“Today’s Doodle, illustrated by Los Angeles-based guest artist Shanti Rittgers, celebrates Japanese-American coach, Olympic gold-medalist athlete, and world-champion bodybuilder Tommy Kono, who is regarded as one of the greatest weightlifters in United States history,” Google said.
They continued: "Happy birthday, Tommy Kono, and thank you for using your strength to lift not just weights, but those around you."
If you have yet to hear about Kono and his life achievements, here's everything you need to know about the Olympic star.
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