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.
Died	September 4, 1998(1998-09-04) (aged 73) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)[1]
Weight	132 lb (60 kg)[1]
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Weightlifting
Weight class	60 kg
Team	National team
Medal record Men's Weightlifting Representing  United States World Championships 1947 Philadelphia 60 kg
Updated on 6 October 2016