Charles Coste

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
Ollioules, France
Medal record
Representing  FRA
Men's cycling
Olympic Games
1948 LondonTeam pursuit

Coste turned 100 on 8 February 2024.[3]

He has been hired to carry the 2024 Summer Olympics torch in Paris.[4]

References
  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.
  4. Ling, Micah (8 February 2024). "100-Year-Old Gold Medal Cyclist Charles Coste Will Carry the Torch at the Paris Olympics". bicycling.com. Retrieved 7 May 2024.


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