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Sylvanus Blackman

Personal information
Nationality	Barbados  England
Born	1 July 1933 Bridgetown, Barbados
Died	23 January 2021(2021-01-23) (aged 87)
Medal record weightlifting Representing  Barbados British Empire & Commonwealth Games Silver 1958 Cardiff -82.5 Kg combined Representing  England British Empire & Commonwealth Games Silver 1966 Kingston -82.5 Kg combined

Sylvanus Timotheus Blackman (born July 1, 1933 – died January 23, 2021) was a talented athlete. He was a weightlifter who competed for several countries. These included his home country of Barbados, and also England and Great Britain.

Sylvanus Blackman: A Champion Weightlifter

Sylvanus Blackman was known for his strength in weightlifting. This sport involves lifting heavy weights in different ways. Athletes try to lift the most weight possible.

Competing at the Olympics

Sylvanus Blackman was a very successful weightlifter. He competed in the Olympic Games three times. He took part in the Olympics in 1960, 1964, and 1968. Representing Great Britain, he showed his skills on the world's biggest sports stage.

Commonwealth Games Medals

Blackman also achieved great success at the Commonwealth Games. These games are a big sports event for countries that were once part of the British Empire.

Silver for Barbados

In 1958, Sylvanus Blackman represented Barbados. He won a silver medal at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. This event was held in Cardiff, Wales. He earned his medal in the 82.5 kilogram weight class.

Silver for England

Eight years later, in 1966, he competed again. This time, he represented England. He won another silver medal in the same 82.5 kilogram category. This achievement happened at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.

Sylvanus Blackman's career showed his dedication and strength. He was a true champion in the sport of weightlifting.