Jean Debuf
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Jean Debuf was a French weightlifter.
He was born in Bousbecque
. He won a bronze medal in the middle heavyweight division at the 1956 Summer Olympics
in Melbourne
. At the 1948 Summer Olympics
he placed fourth in the light heavyweight divisonan, and at the 1952 Summer Olympics
he placed fifth.
He was born in Bousbecque
Bousbecque
Bousbecque is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.-Heraldry:-References:*...
. He won a bronze medal in the middle heavyweight division at the 1956 Summer Olympics
1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations...
in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
. At the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
he placed fourth in the light heavyweight divisonan, and at the 1952 Summer Olympics
1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II...
he placed fifth.