 Georges Firmin in 1942 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 15 March 1924 Montpellier, France |
| Died | 12 November 2017 (aged 93) [1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
Georges Firmin (15 March 1924 – 12 November 2017) was a French weightlifter. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics. [2]
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