Norbert schemansky biography of abraham

Arthur Drechsler ©

The cover of Strength & Health magazine celebrated one of Norb’s comebacks on its cover

The USA’s weightlifting history has been characterized by extraordinary heroes, men and women whose fighting spirit and indomitable will have led them to glorious success in our beloved sport.

However, it would be hard to find a better example of such spirit and will than in the person of Norbert Schemansky.

“Ski”, as he has come to be known throughout the world, was an imposing figure on the national and international scenes for a longer period than any other athlete in the history of world weightlifting.

He was on top for so long that he challenged the conventions regarding longevity in the game and had some of his competitors thinking that for some unknown reason he might never grow older, or at least succumb to the effects of aging that others experienced.

The story of his incredible battles against the odds, can never be recounted in a way that would truly him j