Thursday, January 29, 2009
Charles RigoulotCharles Rigoulot was the last great strongmen to lift primarily shot-loaded globe barbells. He did so until late in the 20s, well after plate-loaded equipment became the norm. The very last Olympic Games which gave lifters a choice between using "new" barbells and plates and "outdated" Shot-Loaded globe barbells was at the 1924 games held in Paris, France.
...The very same games where Rigoulot won the gold medal in the heavyweight class. He was the only lifter in the contest to choose shot-loaded barbells. Perhaps he knew a secret...
Labels: 1924 Olympics, Charles Rigoulot, French Strongman, Globe Barbell, Shot Loaded, Shot Loaded Barbells
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