Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Gustave EmpainGustave Empain the Belgian weightlifter, finished third at the 1903 World Weightlifting Championships, behind Francois Lancoud and Heinrich Schneidereit. His greatest feat, however, was a Muscle Out of 76 pounds, which he did in front of Professor Desbonnet at the Weightlifting Club of France. After retiring from competition, Empain opened a bar in his hometown of Charleroi, Belgium.
Labels: 1903 World Championships, Belgian Strongman, Francois Lancoud, Gustave Empain, Heinrich Schneidereit, Muscle Out, Professor Desbonnet
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