Robert Higgins (weightlifter)

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]

Robert Higgins
Personal information
Born(1925-03-25)March 25, 1925
Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.
DiedSeptember 4, 1998(1998-09-04) (aged 73)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)[1]
Weight132 lb (60 kg)[1]
Sport
Country United States
SportWeightlifting
Weight class60 kg
TeamNational team
Medal record
Men's Weightlifting
Representing  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1947 Philadelphia 60 kg
Updated on 6 October 2016.

References
  1. The Indianapolis Star, December 7, 1952, pg. 169
  2. "Weightlifting World Championships Seniors Statistics - 2007 World Championships - Robert Higgins" (PDF). iwf.net. p. 126-146. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  3. "To Hold Weight Lifting Contest At Indianapolis". Palladium-Item. Richmond, Indiana. June 3, 1953. p. 9. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  4. "Obituaries". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. September 5, 1998. p. 23. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  5. "Robert Higgins". The Noblesville Ledger. Noblesville, Indiana. September 5, 1998. p. 2. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
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