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1. • • The true story of Louis Cyr, who rises from humble beginnings in Quebec in late 1800's, to become a national hero as the world's strongest man (Winner of 2014 Best Film CSA).
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   Was Louis Cyr the Strongest Man in the world?

   • For a handsome piece of cash, Louis Cyr was persuaded to take on the title of, “the strongest man in the world.” And this wasn’t hype. It was true. Louis performed at exhibitions in Quebec and abroad. His fame spread throughout the land. He was a great hero like Jos Montferrand, except he was stronger. He was idolized by an adoring public.

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   Was Cyr a hero?

   • His triumphs in the United States and Britain made him a hero in Canada, and nowhere more than in his native Quebec. He was the strongest man in the world, perhaps even, some still say, the strongest man who has ever lived. But as the century wound down, so did Cyr. He became more and more sedentary.

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   Who is Louis Cyr?

   • Great homage was paid by all of Canada, with immense crowds attending the funeral and floral tributes coming from all over the world. He was portrayed by Antoine Bertrand in the 2013 biographical film Louis Cyr, l'homme le plus fort du monde.

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   When did Louis Cyr die?

   • Cyr retired from performing in 1912, and his health declined in the years following his retirement. He passed away on November 10, 1912, at the age of 49. Despite his relatively short life, his impact on the world of strength sports was immense. Louis Cyr’s legacy extends far beyond his lifetime.

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   Why was Louis Cyr famous?

   • Louis Cyr was also a showman. He grew his hair long to emulate Samson of the Old Testament. He performed his feats with imagination and panache, to impress his audience. And his attire enhanced his spectacular physique. So great was Louis Cyr’s fame that his records remained unbroken.

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   Jul 31, 2023 · From Proud Beginnings. 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...

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   Louis Cyr (French pronunciation: [lwi siʁ]; born Cyprien-Noé Cyr; October 10, 1863 – November 10, 1912) was a French Canadian strongman with a career spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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   Oct 1, 2024 · The true story of Louis Cyr, who rises from humble beginnings in Quebec in late 1800's, to become a national hero as the world's strongest man (Winner of 2014 Best Film CSA).

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Born on October 10, 1863, in Saint-Cyprien-de-Napierville, Quebec, Cyr’s feats of strength are legendary, and his life story is a fascinating blend of myth and reality, making him a towering figure not just in physical stature but also in the folklore of strongmen.

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   Dec 25, 2019 · For a handsome piece of cash, Louis Cyr was persuaded to take on the title of, “the strongest man in the world.” And this wasn’t hype. It was true. Louis performed at exhibitions in Quebec and abroad. His fame spread throughout the land. He was a great hero like Jos Montferrand, except he was stronger. He was idolized by an adoring public.

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   Feb 27, 2017 · Strongman Louis Cyr, 1863-1912. Library and Archives Canada. This story was first published on Feb. 25, 2007, in the Montreal Gazette. “It was a case of youth pitted against age and the veteran...

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    Apr 25, 2007 · This book, based on a true story of Louis Cyr who was featured as the strongest man in the world in his own Canadian circus. The story follows him telling his own life story to his daughter as he is coping with having to end his career if he wants to continue to live (doctor's advice).