Charles Rigoulot

Charles Rigoulot
Olympic medal record
Men's weightlifting
Competitor for  France
Gold 1924 Paris -82.5 kg

Charles Rigoulot (November 3, 1903 - August 22, 1962) was a French weightlifter, professional wrestler, race car driver, and actor who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Le Vésinet and died in Paris.

Rigoulot became French champion in 1923 and won a gold medal in the light-heavyweight class in 1924. During World War II he was imprisoned after hitting a Nazi officer.[1]

References

  1. ^ Wallechinsky, David (2004). The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics, Toronto: Sport Classic Books. ISBN 1-894963-34-2

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