Antonius Bouwens facts for kids
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| Born | 22 May 1876 Hunsel, Netherlands |
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| Died | 28 March 1963 (aged 86) Beverwijk, Netherlands |
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| Sport | Sport shooting | |||||||||||||
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Antonius Hubertus Maria "Antoine" Bouwens (born May 22, 1876 – died March 28, 1963) was a talented Dutch sport shooter. He was known for his skill with a pistol. Antoine represented his country, the Netherlands, in the Olympic Games. He even won an Olympic medal!
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Antonius Bouwens: An Olympic Shooter
Early Life and Sport
Antoine Bouwens was born in a place called Hunsel, Netherlands. This was on May 22, 1876. From a young age, he became interested in shooting sports. This is a sport where people use firearms to hit targets. It requires great focus and a steady hand.
Olympic Glory in Paris 1900
Antoine's big moment came at the 1900 Summer Olympics. These games were held in Paris, France. He competed in pistol shooting events. Antoine was part of the Dutch pistol team. Together, they worked to achieve a high score. Their hard work paid off. The team won a bronze medal! This was a great achievement for Antoine and his country.
Later Olympic Appearance
Antoine Bouwens also competed in another Olympic Games. He participated in the 1920 Summer Olympics. This shows his lasting dedication to sport shooting. He continued to be an active and skilled shooter for many years.
A Lasting Legacy
Antoine Bouwens passed away on March 28, 1963, in Beverwijk, Netherlands. He is remembered as an Olympic medalist. His bronze medal from the 1900 Paris Olympics is a special part of Dutch sports history. He showed what can be achieved with practice and determination.
