Charles Coste

Summary

Charles Coste (born 8 February 1924) is a French cyclist. He was born in Ollioules. He won a gold medal in the team pursuit at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, together with Fernand Decanali, Pierre Adam and Serge Blusson.[1] He finished in fourth place in the 1950 Paris–Roubaix.[2]

Charles Coste
Personal information
Born (1924-02-08) 8 February 1924 (age 100)
Ollioules, France
Medal record
Representing  FRA
Men's cycling
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1948 London Team pursuit

Coste turned 100 on 8 February 2024.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Charles Coste". Sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
  2. ^ "48th Paris – Roubaix, 1950". bikeraceinfo. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  3. ^ WEULERSSE, Victor (8 February 2024). "RENCONTRE. À 100 ans, Charles Coste, plus vieux champion olympique français en vie, garde la flamme". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 8 February 2024.

External links edit

  • Charles Coste at Cycling Archives 
  • Charles Coste at ProCyclingStats 
  • Charles Coste at Olympedia