French-Canadian strongman (born 1964)
Ginaud Dupuis
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| Nationality | Canadian |
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| Born | (1964-09-11) 11 September 1964 (age 60) |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
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| Weight | 138 kg (304 lb) |
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| Sport | Strongman and Powerlifting |
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Ginaud Dupuis (born 11 September 1964) is a French-Canadian strongman, notable for twice appearance at the World's Strongest Man.
Strength athlete career
Dupuis started his career as a powerlifter, becoming a WPA World Champion in 1994 (under 140 kg category, equipped division).[1] After that, he started to compete in strongman, placed twelfth at 1995 World Strongman Challenge.[2]
In 1997, he wins the title of Canada's Strongest Man[3] and invited to compete at the World's Strongest Man. At 1998 World's Strongest Man, he appears with peak bodyweight of 138 kg.[4]
In 2000, Dupuis placed fourth at the Canada's Strongest Man and retired from the strength sports.
In 2001, he plays role of a strong man in Alegría, Cirque du Soleil touring production. After that, Dupuis went on service in Canada's army.[5]
Outside of strongman, Ginaud worked as powerlifting coach in Aylmer and helps to Canadian filmmaker and mountaineer Elia Saikaly find himself in life.
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