| Intro | American weightlifter |
| Is | Weightlifter |
| From | United States of America |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 29 December 1961 |
| Age: | 58 years |
Jeffrey (“Jeff”) Thomas Michels (born December 29, 1961) was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States. His coach was Steve Gough.
Career
In 1983 after Michels won three gold medals from the Pan American Games, he realized he was about two years away from setting world weightlifting records. However, after this competition, Michels tested positive for excessive amounts of testosterone. Because of his use of a banned substance, Michels was stripped of all of his medals that he had earned, suspended by the International Weightlifting Federation, and forbidden by the International Olympic Committee to compete in the 1984 Los Angeles Games.
MIchels now works for a firm that makes dictation equipment. His testing positive for a banned substance, temporary retirement, and a back injury they kept him from lifting for 18 months left Michels’ body incapable to compete at the highest world-class levels of weight lifting.
Family
Michels is married to his wife and together they have a 2-year-old son.
Weightlifting achievements
- Olympic Games team member (1988 & 1992)
- Multiple All-Time Junior American record holder in snatch, clean and jerk, and total
- Multiple Junior and Senior American record holder in snatch and total (1972-1992)
- Senior National Champion (1982, 1983, 1985, 1988-1990)