Edmond Decottignies
French Weightlifter, Olympic Champion
Born
1893
132 years ago
Died
June 3rd, 1963
62 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Competed in weightlifting for France during the early 20th century. Achieved significant success at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, securing a gold medal in the lightweight category. Participated in multiple European Championships and consistently performed at the highest levels of the sport throughout his career. Contributed to the development of weightlifting in France and inspired future generations of athletes in the discipline.
Won a gold medal in lightweight at the 1920 Olympics
Secured medals at several European Championships
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