Roberto Antonio Urrutia Herdez (December 7, 1957 – December 2, 2024), known as Tony Urrutia, was a Cuban-American Olympic weightlifter. In 1980, he defected from Cuba to, and competed for, the United States.
Weightlifting achievements Senior world champion (1977–1979). Olympic team member (Cuban Team 1976; U.S.A. Team 1988 and 1992). Pan Am Games champion (1975 and 1979). Bronze medalist in Pan Am Games (1987). Senior national champion (1987–1989, 1991, and 1992). Set six world records during career. All-time senior American record holder in clean and jerk and total.
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