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Nobody Can Imitate the Very Elderly Frans (86); 'Lifting 100 Kilos Is a Record'

Summary by Omroep Brabant
At 86, Frans de Beers is the living embodiment of 'a tough old man'. This weekend, he lifted 100 kilos during a powerlifting competition in Haaren. "I always wanted to be the best", he says about this achievement. "I'm a bit of an egomaniac", I think. The kilos that this very old man lifts into the air command respect from everyone. His trainer Menzo tells us that this would be a world record if it happened in an official competition. "You shoul…
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At 86, Frans de Beers is the living embodiment of 'a tough old man'. This weekend, he lifted 100 kilos during a powerlifting competition in Haaren. "I always wanted to be the best", he says about this achievement. "I'm a bit of an egomaniac", I think. The kilos that this very old man lifts into the air command respect from everyone. His trainer Menzo tells us that this would be a world record if it happened in an official competition. "You shoul…

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Omroep Brabant broke the news in on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
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