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Full name | Carolus Wiggers |
Nationality | Belgian |
Born | 10 October 1891 Berchem, Belgium |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Racewalking |
Charles Wiggers (born 10 October 1891) was a Belgian racewalker. [1] He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1920 Summer Olympics. [2]
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