Charles Delporte
Encyclopedia
Charles Delporte (11 March 1893 – 1960) was a Belgian
fencer
and olympic champion in épée competition.
He received a gold medal in épée individual at the 1924 Summer Olympics
in Paris
, and a silver 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...
fencer
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
and olympic champion in épée competition.
He received a gold medal in épée individual at the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, and a silver medal with the Belgian team.