Louis Hostin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLouis•Hostin
Used nameLouis•Hostin
Born21 April 1908 in Saint-Étienne, Loire (FRA)
Died28 June 1998 in Boisseron, Hérault (FRA)
Measurements82 kg
AffiliationsOSC Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 2
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 3

Biography

Louis Hostin ranks as the best French weightlifter of all-time. He performed particularly well at the Olympics, winning the light-heavyweight title in 1932 and 1936, and the silver medal in 1928. Hostin also won two European titles (1930, 1935) and missed a third one due to three failed lifts in the 1934 championships. World Championships were only held in the last few years of Hostin’s career, but he nevertheless collected a silver (1937) and a bronze (1938). Hostin, who worked as a croupier outside sports, was particularly strong in the snatch, and he set seven world records in that discipline, out of a total of 10 recognized world records. In France, Hostin won the national title thirteen years in a row (1927-39).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FRA Louis Hostin
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
1932 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FRA Louis Hostin
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
1936 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FRA Louis Hostin
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold