Jean Debuf

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameJean Léon•Debuf
Used nameJean•Debuf
Nick/petnamesHercule de la Vallée de la Lys
Born31 May 1924 in Bousbecque, Nord (FRA)
Died6 October 2010 in Marcq-en-Barœul, Nord (FRA)
Measurements175 cm / 82-88 kg
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Jean Debuf had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1956 Olympics Middle-Heavyweight class (425.0 kg); 2nd in the 1949 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (382.5 kg); 2nd in the 1951 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (392.5 kg); 3rd in the 1954 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (405.0 kg); 2nd in the 1948 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class; 1st in the 1949 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (382.5 kg); 1st in the 1951 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (392.5 kg); 3rd in the 1952 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class; 2nd in the 1954 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (405.0 kg); 2nd in the 1955 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (410.0 kg); 1st in the 1956 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (427.5 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FRA Jean Debuf
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 4
1952 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FRA Jean Debuf
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 5
1956 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FRA Jean Debuf
Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1960 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FRA Jean Debuf
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =11

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1956 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony FRA Jean Debuf

Special Notes