Louis François
French wrestler (1906-1986)
路易·弗朗索瓦
- Born
- 12 July 1906, Lavaveix-les-Mines
- Died
- 15 November 1986, Donnemarie-Dontilly
- Citizenship
- France
- Sport
- amateur wrestling
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler
Louis Vincent François (24 July 1906 – 15 November 1986) was a Greco-Roman wrestler from France who won a bronze medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
François was born in a family of miners, which later moved to Paris and became cement workers. He won seven national titles, in 1928, 1930–33, 1935 and 1937. François was an RATP employee by profession, and in parallel worked as a wrestling coach at US Metro and referee.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| wrestling at the 1932 Summer Olympics – men's Greco-Roman bantamweight | 3rd place (bronze) |
External links
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