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American weightlifter (1911–1959)
Walter Zagurski
BornJanuary 12, 1911
Lithuania
DiedFebruary 27, 1959
York, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationWeightlifter
SpouseRuth Perago Zagurski

Walter J. Zagurski (January 12, 1911 – February 27, 1959) was a Lithuanian-born American weightlifter who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he finished sixth in the lightweight class. He was the founding editor of Strength & Health, and he was on the cover of its December 1932 issue. He was active in the York Barbell Club in York, Pennsylvania. Zagurski married Ruth Vanetta Perago (1915–1978) in 1939, and they had four children.

References

  1. ^ "Wally Zagurski". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  2. "French Weight Lifter Becomes First Champion". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City, UT. July 31, 1932. p. 10. Retrieved December 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
  3. "Walter Zagurski, 48, Former Weightlifting Champion, Is Dead". The Gazette and Daily. York, Pennsylvania. February 28, 1959. p. 34. Retrieved March 3, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFSN-KJ4 : Sun Oct 15 14:32:23 UTC 2023), Entry for Walter Zagurski and Ruth Perago, 30 Jun 1939.
  5. "Mrs. Ruth V. Zagurski". The York Dispatch. York, PA. September 30, 1978. p. 30. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]


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