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In which heavyweight category did Stevenson win his Olympic medals?

  • Super heavyweight

  • Light heavyweight

  • Cruiserweight

  • Heavyweight

Answer

Stevenson won his Olympic medals in the super heavyweight category, the highest weight class in boxing. This category is reserved for boxers weighing 201 pounds and above. Stevenson's exceptional skills, power, and physique made him a dominant force in this division, allowing him to secure Olympic gold medals in both 1976 and 1980.
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