Joseph Lux
Joseph Lux (1 May 1879 – 13 March 1960) was a French gymnast.[2] On 1 May 1879, Lux was born in Thaon-les-Vosges, France.[2][3]
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| Country represented | France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 May 1879 Thaon-les-Vosges, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 30 March 1960 (aged 80) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
In 1903, Lux took part in the first gymnastics World Championships, where he took gold in the team competition and silver overall, behind Joseph Martinez. Lux also took gold in the pommel horse and silver in the rings. In 1907, when Lux won silver in the team competition and gold in the individual parallel bars. He competed in the men's artistic individual all-around event at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[2]
Personal life
On 30 March 1960, Lux died in Girmont, France. He was 80.[2]
References
- Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (2005). 125th Anniversary - The story goes on... FIG. p. 61.
- "Joseph Lux". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- "Joseph Lux". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
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