Maurice Faure (wrestler)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 5 June 1927 Clermont-Ferrand, France |
| Died | 27 December 2014 (aged 87)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
Maurice Faure (5 June 1927 – 27 December 2013) was a French wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman bantamweight at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2]
Life and career
Maurice Faure was born on June 5, 1927 in Clermont-Ferrand, France. He started his career in the mid-1940s when professional wrestling in France blended athletic competition with theatrical performance. Faure competed in many countries in Europe.[3]
Personal life
Faure has a twin brother named Edmond Faure, a wrestler who competed in 1948 Summer Olympics and 1952 Summer Olympics.[4]
References
- ^ Maurice Faure at Olympedia
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Maurice Faure Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "Les lutteurs de l'agglomération clermontoise au début du 20ème siècle" (PDF). p. 7. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Edmond Faure". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
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