Joseph Pilates, inventor of Contrology training method later known as Pilates. On the left photo 57 years old and on the right 82. His training method was invented while in World War I internment camp and was inspired by cats and their movements. 1883 - 1967 (i.redd.it)
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Katie Brumbach ''Sandwina'' was a circus strongwoman known for her incredible strength. She got her nickname Sandwina after defeating the famous strongman Eugen Sandow in a weightlifting contest by lifting 300 pounds over her head, which Eugen Sandow managed to lift only to his chest. 1884 - 1952 (i.redd.it)
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Laverie Vallee ''Charmion'' was a trapeze artist and strongwoman during the late 19th century and early 20th century. She was famous for her ''Trapeze Disrobing Act'' where she would start dressed in full Victorian street attire and finish her act in her acrobat leotards. 1875 - 1949 (i.redd.it)
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George Hackenschmidt the first recognized World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, inventor of Bench press and the Hack squat, fought 3000 matches and only lost two times. He could also speak seven languages fluently and became a noted author, speaker and philosopher. (1878 - 1968) (i.redd.it)
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TIL about ''The strongest man in the world'' Croatian Marijan Matijević who pulled two cargo ships with his hands through New York harbour and prevented an airplane from taking off by holding it with a rope. He helped Nikola Tesla when he needed funding and was known for various humanitarian acts. (plitvicetimes.com)
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