Robert Higgins (weightlifter) explained

Robert Higgins
Birth Date:25 March 1925
Birth Place:Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.
Death Place:Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height:5feet[1]
Sport:Weightlifting
Weight Class:60 kg
Team:National team
Updated:6 October 2016

Robert E. Higgins (March 25, 1925 – September 4, 1998) was an American weightlifter, who competed in the featherweight class and represented United States at international competitions. He won the gold medal at the 1947 World Weightlifting Championships in the 60 kg category.[2] He was from Indianapolis, Indiana and owned and managed a gym there.[3] He died in 1998 at the age of 73.[4] [5]

References

  1. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26761906/the_indianapolis_star/ The Indianapolis Star
  2. Web site: Weightlifting World Championships Seniors Statistics - 2007 World Championships - Robert Higgins. 126-146. iwf.net. 23 June 2016.
  3. News: To Hold Weight Lifting Contest At Indianapolis. June 3, 1953. 9. Palladium-Item. Richmond, Indiana. January 1, 2019.
  4. News: Obituaries. September 5, 1998. 23. The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. January 1, 2019.
  5. News: Robert Higgins. September 5, 1998. 2. The Noblesville Ledger. Noblesville, Indiana. January 1, 2019.