FEATURE: Weightlifting legend began Olympic journey as WWII internee

Photo taken June 14, 2003, in Honolulu shows Tommy Kono, a three-time Olympic weightlifting medalist. In 1996, Kono, a Japanese American, was selected among the top 100 greatest Olympic gold medalists. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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