Tommy kono books list of books by author tommy kono. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. Thomas tommy nkono born 20 july 1956 is a cameroonian retired footballer arguably the greatest goalkeeper africa ever produced, he was mainly associated with espanyol, whom he represented for almost a decade appearing in more than 300 official matches nkono appeared for the cameroon national team in three world cups, and four africa cup of nations tournaments. Tommy kono, the champion weightlifter and bodybuilder, who passed in april, inspired arnold schwarzenegger and is the subject of new documentary. Tommy kono, an olympic champion weightlifter, died april 24 of liver disease in honolulu, hawaii, according to multiple news sources. My favourite books in this list are those that have a parallel storyline alongside the obvious grandfather one stories that delve deeper into what the grandfather is like as a person. It is a large format paper back, 272 pages, with many photos and great instruction on the olympic lifts. Tamio tommy kono, the legendary olympic weightlifting champion and mr. Thomas tommy n kono born 20 july 1956 is a cameroonian retired footballer arguably the greatest goalkeeper africa ever produced, he was mainly associated with espanyol, whom he represented for almost a decade appearing in more than 300 official matches. Tommy kono was a wonderful human being and this comes through in the book. Tommy kono bio, stats, and results olympics at sports. Tommy kono, byname of tamio kono, born june 27, 1930, sacramento, california, u. Poundforpound, tommy kono is probably the greatest lifter produced by the united states. At 5 feet 6 inches, tommy tamio kono did not look like a weightlifting champion, but since he entered amateur competition he broke 22 world records and six olympic records.
Soon, though, spending time with the boy and his beautiful mother, holly poston, made gabe long for the family he never really had. Mar 31, 2010 tommy kono won olympic medals in three different weight classes from 1952 to 1960. But despite the odds, he emerged as the most decorated american weightlifter in the history of the sport. Tom oconnells most popular book is untitled issue one. But she sure knows how to stick the knife in kira cochrane. Kono and his parents were among the japanese americans interned at tule lake, california, during world war ii. It looks like we dont have any biography for tommy n kono yet be the first to contribute. Nevertheless, the books featured in this list are nothing short of beautiful and touching.
My only complaint about tommy s first book was that he didnt included enough photos of himself. Tommy kono was olympic coach for mexico in 1968, west germany in 1972, and the u. Jan 01, 2010 tommy kono has won olympic gold medals, one silver, was eight times world champion, set 26 world records spread over 4 bodyweight classes, was not subsidized, did not have fancy training quarters, coaches, or any of the things of today. Arnold was enthusiastic meeting tommy kono his boyhood idol, who motivated him to start weightlifting early. This film tells the inspirational story of the most decorated american in the history of weightlifting. Kono set world records in four different weight classes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fouryearold tommy had seen something the day his daddy was killed, and gabe would not rest until the officers murderer was brought to justice. Why the story of tommy kono deserves and is getting. Besides winning world class olympic weightlifting competitions, he was also a physique champion, winning the mr. Championship weightlifting seems to be intended as a companion or follow up piece to konos other book, beforehand, i knew even less, but my father who bought me this book as a birthday present, tells me that kono was one of the heroes of his youth, and an inspiration for his forays in weightlifting. The 5foot6 weightlifter was regarded as one of the. For nearly four decades, michiko kakutani, who has decided to step down as chief book critic of the new york times.
Tom oconnell has 24 books on goodreads with 63 ratings. Tommy kono, a threetime olympic medalist, is seen in a file photo in honolulu. Home books anime compilation collection yoiko no moecco. Also, kono has a series of excellent youtube videos you should look up. One of the biggest thrills i had in my years in weightlifting was briefly meeting him at the masters nationals one year. The legend of tommy kono, the worlds greatest weightlifter. Kono started his weightlifting career after he was forcibly moved to a world war ii internment camp for japanese. Hailed at the time of its publication in 1969, bill hosokawas nisei remains an inspiring account of the original japanese immigrants and their role in the development of the west.
Tommy kono was described as the greatest weightlifter in. Russian manuals are great as well, but the terminology takes some getting used to as they say things a bit differently than you are probably used to hearing them. Tommy kono learned the sport of weightlifting while he and his family were incarcerated at the american concentration camp at tule lake. Bookano stories, first edition abebooks shop for books. Tommy kono, olympic champion weightlifter, died of liver disease in honolulu, hawaii on april 24, 2016 according to multiple news sources. We currently have 23 books in this category in stock. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide.
Tommy kono has 2 books on goodreads with 127 ratings. Tommy kono was born on june 27, 1930 in sacramento, california, usa as tamio kono. Naoko is a tale of metempsychosisthe transference of the mind or spirit of one person into the body of another. May 01, 2016 tommy kono, who began to lift weights while his japanese american family was held in a detention camp during world war ii, then went on to win two olympic gold medals and three titles as mr. Kono s new book is filled with wonderful stories and observations that made tommy kono, well, tommy kono. Kono had asthma as a child, but his health improved in the dry desert. Between 1952 and 1960, kono won two olympic gold medals, an olympic silver me. Imagine you have a test tube filled with your workout ability, he. He was an actor, known for petrol 2016 and top of the game 2000.
Ok, this is a tommy and kimi fic, i know some of you rather have lil, but i like kimi better, any way, kimi and tommy are getting married, and kimi meets her real father, after nearly 29 years, please read. Tommy kono has won olympic gold medals, one silver, was eight times world champion, set 26 world records spread over 4 bodyweight classes, was not subsidized, did not have fancy training quarters, coaches, or any of the things of today. Famous gym owner pioneered fitness, 83 the honolulu. A prolific author, he wrote two books weightlifting, olympic style and championship. Tommy kono won olympic medals in three different weight classes from 1952 to 1960. Kono is the first and only person, to date, to hold records in four weight divisions. It looks like we dont have any biography for tommy nkono yet. Arguably the most acclaimed japanese american athlete and one of the greatest olympic style weightlifters of all time, tommy kono 1930 first began lifting weights while incarcerated as a teenager at tule lake. The strength program that will get you the best results of. The late tommy kono inspired generations of body builders, including one of the worlds biggest movie stars. Heisuke sugita is a blue color worker in japan, assembling fuel injectors in an auto parts factory in suburban tokyo. Apr 20, 2020 tommy kono, american weightlifter who won olympic and world championship medals in three different weight divisions. Dont mess with michiko kakutani books the guardian.
Books by tommy kono author of weightlifting, olympic style. Olympian was worth his weight in gold described as the greatest weightlifter in us history tommy kono won olympic gold at the 1952 games in helsinki and again in melbourne. Olympic journey of american weightlifting legend kono began. Tommy kono, who began to lift weights while his japanese american family was held in a detention camp during world war ii, then went on to win two olympic gold medals and three titles as mr. Louis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Itoko maeno books list of books by author itoko maeno. Jul 19, 2016 tommy kono, the champion weightlifter and bodybuilder, who passed in april, inspired arnold schwarzenegger and is the subject of new documentary. Kono was a japanese american man of humble origins, born in sacramento, ca, who spent three years of his childhood in northern californias tule lake internment camp. See all books authored by tommy kono, including weightlifting, olympic style, and championship weightlifting, and more on. He died on april 24, 2016 in honolulu, oahu, hawaii, usa. Championship weightlifting, beyond muscle power, the.
Olympic champion weightlifter, competitive bodybuilder, celebrated coach, and iwf hall of fame member tommy kono passed away sunday, april 24th, in honolulu. Tamio tommy kono june 27, 1930 april 24, 2016 was an american weightlifter in the. Olympic gold medal winning weightlifter and champion bodybuilder. He also won three consecutive gold medals at the pan american games, in 1955, 1959, and 1963. Tommy kono, world and olympic weightlifting champion and coach in three olympic.
Tommy kono s book on olympic weight training and competition is a terrific book. Tommy kono was a tremendously talented weightlifter who was a world and olympic champion for the united states back in the fifties. Tommy kono is most decorated american weightlifter in the history of the sport. Kono started his weightlifting career after he was forcibly moved to a. Tamio tommy kono june 27, 1930 april 24, 2016 was an american weightlifter in the 1950s and 1960s. Why the story of tommy kono deserves and is getting a. Timmy was the first to bring wellness and health and fitness to hawaii before anyone else was talking wellness, said darryl lee, leongs nephew. Japanese fingerpressure therapy by tokujiro namikoshi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feel free to add your favourite grandfatherthemed book to the list. He also set world records in four different weight classes, an amazing accomplishment by todays standards. Olympic journey of american weightlifting legend kono. Dec 04, 2015 tommy kono, a threetime olympic medalist, is seen in a file photo in honolulu. Recommended olympic lifting reading olympic lifting. Dec 14, 2015 russian manuals are great as well, but the terminology takes some getting used to as they say things a bit differently than you are probably used to hearing them.
Tommy konos most popular book is weightlifting, olympic style. May 30, 2010 kono said leong returned and opened a gym to teach his trade and groom future physique winners. Jul 20, 2016 if youve never heard of tommy kono, he probably wouldnt have held it against you. Books blog fiction dont mess with michiko kakutani jonathan franzen claims shes the stupidest person in new york. Universe, has an interesting way of looking at training. Olympic lifting aficionados and many others will love tommys book.
Two of the most famous national coaches of the 1960s. Hosokawa recounts the ordeals faced by the immigrant generation and their americanborn offspring, the nisei. Kono said leong returned and opened a gym to teach his trade and groom future physique winners. Championship weightlifting, beyond muscle power, the mental. Ive always believed that mental attitude is what set tommy kono apart from other lifters. Two time olympic champion, three time pan american champion, six time world champion.
Arguably the most acclaimed japanese american athlete and one of the greatest olympic style weightlifters of all time, tommy kono 1930 first began lifting weights while incarcerated as a teenager at tule lake born in sacramento, california, his childhood was marked by severe asthma, which ironically improved in the clear. Kono also won several body building competitions including the mr. If you can find anything by tommy kono, that is definitely worth a read. Tommy konos book on olympic weight training and competition is a terrific book.
Buy weightlifting, olympic style by kono, tommy isbn. Kono stated that back in 1952 when he was training for the olympics kono won the lightweight gold medal that year, he would train three days a week on only four exercises, and equal or exceed world record totals during his training. Apr 24, 2016 tommy kono, an olympic champion weightlifter, died april 24 of liver disease in honolulu, hawaii, according to multiple news sources. Regarded by many as the greatest american lifter, kono set 26 world records in four weight classes and won two olympic gold medals, in 1952 and 1956. Once the ceremonies got under way, tommy was surprised when iwf president, tamas ajan, brought kono to the podium and presented him with a plaque that read best weightlifter of 100 years. Between 1952 and 1960, kono won 2 olympic gold medals, an olympic silver medal, and 6 world championship titles. Gentlemen, ive been scouring the interwebs for months trying to find a copy of tommy kono s weightlifting, olympic style. Between 1953 and 1959 he was undefeated in world and olympic competition, adding six straight world titles to his two olympic gold medals. He also may have been the greatest weightlifter the world has ever seen. Alive with wisdom and common sense, they will help you focus like a laser beam on becoming the best you can be.