Cal Schake was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States. His coach was Marty Cypher.

Weightlifting achievements

• 1980 Olympic team member
• Bronze Medalist in Pan American Games (1983)
• Senior National Champion (1980-1983, 1986 + 1987)
• Senior American Record Holder (1972-1992) with a 152.5 kg snatch in the 75 kg weight class