Tommy Kono, an American weightlifter who competed for the United States Olympic team, was awarded the gold medal in the weightlifting competition in both the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics. He took part in a total of three Olympic competitions. He was honoured with entry into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame in the year 1990. Tommy Kono was born on June 27, 1930 in California, United States. Tommy Kono died on April 24, 2016 at the age of 85 years in United States. Check below for more deets about Tommy Kono. This page will put a light upon the Tommy Kono bio, wiki, age, birthday, family details, dating, trivia, photos, lesser-known facts, and more.
Tommy Kono Profile:
| Stage Name | Tommy Kono |
| Real Name | Tommy Kono |
| Profession(s) | Weight Lifter, |
| Birthday | June 27, 1930 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Death | Died on April 24, 2016 (7 years ago) (Age: 85 years) in United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthplace | California, United States |
| Hometown | California, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
Tommy Kono Family | |
| Father: | Not Available |
| Mother: | Not Available |
| Brother(s): | Not Available |
| Sister(s): | Not Available |
Family and Personal Life
Tommy Kono‘ father’s name is Not Available and Tommy Kono‘ mother’s name is Not Available.
Tommy Kono Trivia
- Tommy Kono was born in California, United States.
- Tommy Kono’s birth sign is Cancer.
- He was detained in the Tule Lake Internment Camp for a total of three years throughout his boyhood.
- During the time period in which he won the World Weightlifting Championships a total of six times in a row, he established more than twenty world records. He took part in eight World Weightlifting Championships during his career.
- He wed Florence Rodrigues in 1962, and throughout their time together they were blessed with three children.
