Charles Billings
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles W.•Billings |
| Used name | Charles•Billings |
| Born | 26 November 1866 in Eatontown, New Jersey (USA) |
| Died | 13 December 1928 in Deal, New Jersey (USA) |
| Affiliations | NYAC, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Charles Billings of Glen Ridge, New Jersey was on the first trapshooting squad the U.S. ever entered in the Olympics. Though he was high man for the U.S. in the team match, he had difficulty in the individual event, finishing 42nd overall. From 1920 until his death in 1928, Billings was the first mayor of Oceanport, New Jersey.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Shooting | USA |
Charles Billings | |||
| Trap, Men (Olympic) | 42 | |||||
| Trap, Team, Men (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |