Louis Cyr was and is a source of pride for all French-Canadians.
A strongman born in 1863 is someone most Canadians today would go 'uh?'
should his name come up in discussion.
What is outstanding is that most of the lift records he set over 110 years ago still stand today.
Consider that there were no steroids available, no scientic diets, modern training methods
etc. and his achievements become almost legendary. He met and defeated the best the
rest of the world could offer. He toured North America and Europe, was feted wherever he went.
He even toured with Ringling Brothers for a while.
A fascinating introduction to an amazing…
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