Joseph Alzin
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Joseph Alzin was a Luxembourg
ian sportsman, competing at the Summer Olympics for Luxembourg in both weightlifting (1920 Summer Olympics
and 1924
) and wrestling
(1920 only). He won the silver medal at the 1920 Olympics in the heavyweight (+82.5 kg) weightlifting.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
ian sportsman, competing at the Summer Olympics for Luxembourg in both weightlifting (1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
and 1924
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
) and wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
(1920 only). He won the silver medal at the 1920 Olympics in the heavyweight (+82.5 kg) weightlifting.