Mark Cameron (born October 10, 1952) is an American athlete. He was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.

Personal information

Cameron was born in Clinton, Massachusetts in 1952. As a grown adult, Cameron stood at 5 foot 10 inches and weighed 240 pounds.^[1]

Organizations

Cameron was affiliated with the Central Falls Weightlifting Club (RI) and later with the York Barbell Club in York, Pennsylvania.^[1]

Weightlifting achievements

• Bronze Medalist in Senior World Championships (1977)
• Pan American Games Champion (1979)
• Silver Medalist in Pan Am Games (1975)
• Senior National Champion (1975–1980)
• Olympic Games team member (1976 and 1980)
• Lightest and youngest American to clean and jerk over 500 pounds.
• Senior American record holder in clean and jerk (1972–1992).
• Served as Chairman of the Board for USA Weightlifting (2008–2010).