Louis Cyr
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Louis Cyr was a Canadian strongman. In his career spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries he performed feats of strength such as lifting 500 pounds with one finger and backlifting 4,337 pounds
Cyr c. 1890s
Louis Cyr with wife Mélina Courtois and daughter Émiliana Cyr in 1899
Louis Cyr ready to restrain horses, 1891
Monument to Louis Cyr by Robert Pelletier in Place des Hommes-Forts in Montreal
Apollon (strongman)
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Apollon the Mighty, born Louis Uni, was a French strongman with a career spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially famous for his exceptional grip strength. Since his strength was so
Louis Cyr
…declare in 2000 that Cyr is the strongest man ever. Since his strength was so far above and beyond the ordinary during his time, he and his contemporary Louis 'Apollon' Uni were collectively called the 'Kings of Strength'. Cyr was born in Saint-Cyprien-de-Napierville, Canada East. Coming from a French-Canadian family, he…
Louis Uni as 'Apollon the Mighty'. At his prime in 1890s, he was standing at about 188 centimetres (6 ft 2 in) tall, and weighing 118 kg (260 lb).
Actor Uni Apollon in 1926 at age 64, two years prior his death.
Derek Poundstone lifting the 166 kg (366 lb) replica Apollon's Wheels during 2008 Arnold Strongman Classic.
Apollon's accident while holding back two automobiles in Vichy.