Denet
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Denet was a French
competitor in the sport of archery
at the 1900 Summer Olympics
. Denet competed in one event, the Au Cordon Doré at 50 metres competition. He took sixth place with a score of 26 points in the event, five points behind the leader, Henri Hérouin
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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...
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...
. Denet competed in one event, the Au Cordon Doré at 50 metres competition. He took sixth place with a score of 26 points in the event, five points behind the leader, Henri Hérouin
Henri Hérouin
Henri Louis Hérouin, Sr. was a French competitor in the sport of archery. Hérouin won the first prize, and is now considered by the International Olympic Committee to have won the gold medal, in the 50 metre Au Cordon Doré event at the first Olympic appearance of archery, in the 1900 Summer...
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