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Weightlifting competition at Boston’s Bijou Theatre
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- Louis Cyr’s career as a professional strongman began in earnest in the 1880s. After a brief stint in the United States, where he worked in textile mills, Cyr returned to Canada determined to make his mark. His big break came at the age of 18, during a weightlifting competition at Boston’s Bijou Theatre.
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Cyr was very popular in Britain, being feted by celebrities and Royalty alike, including the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria. After returning to the U.S.A. on 27 May, Cyr did his best back lift in Boston, with over 4,000 lb estimated, consisting of 18 'bulky' men.
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James Woycke credited Cyr’s remarkable strength as an adult to his genetic heritage. Born in St. Cyprien, south of Montreal, in 1863,Cyr’s ancestry included farm workers and lumbermen.(1) His mother, Philomène Berger Cyr, was said to have been a strong woman in her own right. Christened Noé-Cyprien Cyr (he later changed his name to Louis) the young...
From 1881 to 1886, Cyr largely lived the life of a vagabond strongman, competing in strength shows and picking up seasonal work where possible. Predating Ronnie Coleman’s claim to the world’s scariest police officer, Cyr was part of the Montreal police force from 1883 to 1885. To put the oddity of Cyr’s employment with the police into context, the ...
The period 1881 to 1886 was very much a testing ground for Cyr. He built his strength and won the admiration of many but it was unlikely that many in the United States or Great Britain knew Cyr’s name at this time. Cyr’s fortunes changed dramatically in 1886 when Cyr teamed up with Richard K. Fox of the National Police Gazette.(9) Impressed with Cy...
Cyr’s story did not, sadly, have a happy ending. Achieving a jaw dropping backlift in 1896, Cyr retired from the lifting game soon after. Plagued by a series of health concerns, which some have linked to overeating and inactivity, Cyr was diagnosed with Bright’s Disease in the early 1900s.(17)In layman’s terms, Cyr had acute kidney inflammation whi...
Apr 20, 2024 · One of the most famous was against the renowned strongman John Grunn Marx, where Cyr solidified his reputation by out-lifting his competitor in several events. His ability to perform under pressure and in front of large crowds only added to his fame and helped to mythologize his persona.
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Each appearance earned him $100. From 10 Nov. 1891 to 9 March 1892, Cyr toured the heart of the British empire. Appearing on the major stages of Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, and London, he held off the greatest champions of Prussia, Italy, Austria, and England.
His fame continues to grow, especially in Quebec, as children read stories of his feats and strongman competitions are held in his name. At the annual Arnold Strongman Classic, the winner is given a 50-pound bronze trophy of Louis Cyr.
Oct 17, 2019 · Twenty-six-year-old Hector Decaire made the claim that he was the world’s new strongest man. In February 1906, Cyr came out of retirement to put the young pup in his place. In front of a crowd of 4,000 in Montreal the two men did four lifts each.
He was fêted in London, England, where on 19 January 1889 he lifted in succession a 250 kg weight with one finger, 1860 kg on his back, and 124 kg above his head with one hand. Louis Cyr was never defeated in lifting competition (photo by John Boyd, courtesy Library and Archives Canada/PA-84935).
