Charles Rigoulot 1903 – 1962

Biography

Charles Rigoulot was born on November 3, 1903, in Le Vésinet, France, during a time when the sport of weightlifting was gaining international recognition. He devoted his life to this demanding discipline, becoming known as a French weightlifter of considerable skill and dedication. Through years of rigorous training and competition, Rigoulot established himself as a notable figure in the weightlifting community of early twentieth-century France.

On August 22, 1962, Rigoulot passed away in the 14th arrondissement of Paris at the age of fifty-eight, succumbing to cancer. His death marked the end of a life spent in pursuit of athletic excellence and physical achievement. Rigoulot was laid to rest at Cimetière Sud de Saint-Mandé in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, where he remains remembered by those who knew him and those who cherish the legacy of French weightlifting.