Claim: The American weightlifter Joseph Precott Pitman, who was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom.
Evidence: Joseph Precott Pitman (August 21, 1924 – June 1, 2018) was an American weightlifter who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was born in Laconia, New Hampshire. The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad and commonly known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, United Kingdom.