Dave Sheppard

David Joseph Sheppard (December 12, 1931 in New York City – November 5, 2000) was an American weightlifter and Olympic medalist.

He received a silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.

Weightlifting achievements

 * Silver medalist in Olympic Games (1956).
 * Silver medalist in Senior World Championship (1951, 1953, 1954, and 1958).
 * Pan Am Games champion (1955).
 * Senior national champion (1954, 1955, and 1958).
 * Set five world records during career.