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Robert Charpentier
Full name: Robert Charpentier
Gender: Male
Born: April 4, 1916 in Maule, Yvelines, France
Died: October 29, 1966 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Affiliations: Vélo Club de Levallois, Levallois-Perret (FRA)
Country: 
France
Sport: Cycling
Medals: 3 Gold (3 Total)
Biography
Robert Charpentier was the winner of the individual road race at the 1936 Games when he also won gold medals in the team road race event and the 4,000 metre team pursuit. Charpentier got started in cycling when he was an apprentice to a butcher and made his deliveries on his bicycle. He was runner-up at the 1935 amateur world championship road race. World War II prevented him from having any success after the 1936 Olympics as a professional. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer | 20 | Berlin | Cycling | Men's Road Race, Individual | France | FRA | 1 | Gold | |
| 1936 Summer | 20 | Berlin | Cycling | Men's Road Race, Team | France | FRA | 1 | Gold | |
| 1936 Summer | 20 | Berlin | Cycling | Men's Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres | France | FRA | 1 | Gold |
Men's Road Race, Individual
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer | 20 | Berlin | Cycling | France | Final Standings | 1 | 2-33:05.0 |
Men's Road Race, Team
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | TT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer | 20 | Berlin | Cycling | France | FRA | Final Standings | 1 | 2-33:05.0 |
Men's Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer | 20 | Berlin | Cycling | France | FRA | Final Round | Match 1/2 | 1 | |
| 1936 Summer | 20 | Berlin | Cycling | France | FRA | Semi-Finals | Heat One | 1 | |
| 1936 Summer | 20 | Berlin | Cycling | France | FRA | Quarter-Finals | Heat One | 1 | |
| 1936 Summer | 20 | Berlin | Cycling | France | FRA | Round One | Heat Seven | 1 |
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