Robert Higgins (weightlifter)
American weightlifter (1925–1998)
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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]
BornMarch 25, 1925
Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.
DiedSeptember 4, 1998 (aged 73)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)[1]
Weight132 lb (60 kg)[1]
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| Born | March 25, 1925 Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Died | September 4, 1998 (aged 73) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 132 lb (60 kg)[1] | ||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Weightlifting | ||||||||||||||
Weight class | 60 kg | ||||||||||||||
| Team | National team | ||||||||||||||
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| Updated on 6 October 2016 | |||||||||||||||
