Tommy Kono was married to his wife, Florence. He was an American weightlifter in the 1950s and 1960s. 

He set world records in four different weight classes

Tommy was a gold medalist at both the 1952 Summer Olympics and the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was also a silver medalist at the 1960 Summer Olympics under coach Bob Hoffman.

He won the World Weightlifting Championships six consecutive times from 1953 to 1959. Kono was also a three-time Pan American Games champion; in 1955, 1959, and 1963.

Who Is Tommy Kono’s Wife?

Tommy was married to his dear wife, Florence.

The couple tied their knot in 1962.

There is not much information available on his wife and their married life.

Details On Tommy Kono’s Family

Tommy’s family was of Japanese descent.

They were relocated to Tule Lake internment camp in 1942 during World War II.

He was born to to Kanichi and Ishimi Kono. Both of his parents worked at the California Packing Company, a local cannery.

He has a daughter Joann. In addition, he had sons Jamieson and Mark.

He was grandfather to three grandchildren.

How Much Was Tommy Kono’s Net Worth?

Tommy had the networth of the amount of $1.5 million.

He made money through his weightlifting career. In his record-breaking career, he also earned money as a cash prize.

What Was Tommy Kono’s Age?

Kono was 85 years old at the time when he died.

He was born on June 27, 1930, and died on April 24, 2016. He took his last breath in Honolulu, Hawaii, from complications of liver disease.

Kono was depicted in a Google Doodle marking the anniversary of his birth in 2021.

Learn Tommy Kono’s Biography

Tommy was an eight-time Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan Award finalist and weightlifting and bodybuilding titles.

Tommy was also one of the first members of the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame in 1978.

In 1990, he received the Association of Oldetime Barbell and Strongmen Highest Achievement Award.