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Tuesday, February 25, 2020


Although I don't have documentation, I think this is from the physical culture photo series made by Professor Desbonnet in early 20th C. Paris.  Edited to add:  This is Ernest Cadine.  See comments.

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  1. That's French bodybuilder Ernest Cadine who won the gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

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    1. Wow...just seen he lived on to 1978...a remarkable life..

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  2. Those old-time barbells and dumbbells go for beaucoup bucks today.
    -Rj in the IE

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