Henri Helle
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Henri Hyacinthe Helle (September 4, 1873 – June 21, 1901) competed for France
at the 1900 Summer Olympics
, in archery
. Helle competed in two events, taking second place in the 50 metre Au Chapelet event and fourth place in the 50 metre Au Cordon Doré competition. His score of 27 points in the Au Cordon Doré was one point behind the third-place archer, Émile Fisseux
. No scores are known for the Au Chapelet competition.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
at the 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
, in archery
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...
. Helle competed in two events, taking second place in the 50 metre Au Chapelet event and fourth place in the 50 metre Au Cordon Doré competition. His score of 27 points in the Au Cordon Doré was one point behind the third-place archer, Émile Fisseux
Émile Fisseux
Émile Léon Fisseux was a French competitor in the sport of archery. Fisseux competed in one event in Archery at the 1900 Summer Olympics, taking third place in the 50 metre Au Cordon Doré competition...
. No scores are known for the Au Chapelet competition.