Charles Delporte (wrestler)
Charles Eugène Delporte (21 March 1914 – 18 June 1940) was a French wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle lightweight at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] He was killed during the Second World War.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Charles Eugène Delporte |
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 21 March 1914 Lille, France |
| Died | 18 June 1940 (aged 26) Saint-Sauveur-de-Pierrepont, France |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
Personal life
Delporte served as a matelot fusilier (seaman rifleman) in the French Navy during the Second World War.[2] Stationed at coastal artillery positions in Cherbourg, he was killed by shrapnel on 18 June 1940 during the Battle of France.[2]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Charles Delporte Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- "Charles Eugene DELPORTE". Mémoire des hommes. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
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