Oscar De Somville
Encyclopedia
Oscar Charles De Somville (19 August 1876 – 30 August 1938) was a Belgian
rower
who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics
and in the 1908 Summer Olympics
.
In both 1900 and 1908 he was the only one with coxwain Alfred van Landeghem who was both two times part of the Belgian boat Royal Club Nautique de Gand
, which won the silver medal in the eights.
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...
rower
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
who competed in 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...
and in the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
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In both 1900 and 1908 he was the only one with coxwain Alfred van Landeghem who was both two times part of the Belgian boat Royal Club Nautique de Gand
Royal Club Nautique de Gand
Royal Club Nautique de Gand...
, which won the silver medal in the eights.