His dedication saw him become regular competitor at the Indian bodybuilding podiums during the 1940's and because of his diminutive height of just 4» 11», he quickly became known as The Pocket Hercules. (fitnessandpower.com)
However, that didn't stop Edgard; he wrote to the director of the Grand Prix Des Pyrénées, who arranged for him to be able to stand and pose alongside regular competitors, even though he wouldn't be judged. (fitnessandpower.com)