Edmond Cloetens
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Edmond Cloetens was a Belgian
archer
and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics
in Antwerp, where he won an individual gold medal in fixed target (large birds), and also a gold medal with the Belgian team.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
archer
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
in Antwerp, where he won an individual gold medal in fixed target (large birds), and also a gold medal with the Belgian team.