Victor Thibaud
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Victor Thibault was a French
competitor in the sport of archery
. Thibaud competed in two events and won second prize in each. He is now considered by the International Olympic Committee
to have won two silver medal
s. Both of Thibaud's events were the shorter 33 metre competitions, in both the Au Chapelet and Au Cordon Doré style.
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...
competitor in the sport of 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...
. Thibaud competed in two events and won second prize in each. He is now considered by the International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
to have won two silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
s. Both of Thibaud's events were the shorter 33 metre competitions, in both the Au Chapelet and Au Cordon Doré style.