Charles Paumier du Verger

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCharles Victor Léon Joseph•Paumier du Verger
Used nameCharles•Paumier du Verger
Born11 March 1874 in Schaerbeek, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL)
NOC Belgium
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Charles Paumier du Verger was born in Schaerbeek, the son of a surveyor. Alongside Paul Van Asbroek, he was one of the most successful and pioneering Belgian sports shooters for several decades around the turn of the 20th century. A multiple national champion, he also competed at multiple World Championships between 1900 and 1912, winning over 20 medals, including eight world champion titles. A resident of Schaerbeek, he was a by profession.

Paumier du Verger was a founding member of L’Union de Sociétés de Tir de Belgique in 1903 alongside Van Asbroek, Julien Van Asbroek, Joseph Geens and Captain Marga.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Shooting BEL Charles Paumier du Verger
Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) 6
Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Belgium 6
Free Rifle, Kneeling, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) =9
Free Rifle, Prone, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) 15
Free Rifle, Standing, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1908 Summer Olympics Shooting BEL Charles Paumier du Verger
Free Pistol, 50 yards, Team, Men (Olympic) Belgium 2 Silver
Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Belgium 5

Special Notes