Charles Pacôme
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles Bénoni Louis•Pacôme |
| Used name | Charles•Pacôme |
| Born | 5 November 1902 in Bergues, Nord (FRA) |
| Died | 1 October 1978 in Wasquehal, Nord (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Charles Pacôme was particularly successful at the Olympics. After winning the silver medal in 1928 he added a gold medal in 1932, both in lightweight freestyle. His only other international medal came at the 1931 European Championship with a bronze in welterweight freestyle. He was a lawyer, but he also attended the conservatory in Lille and won several prizes as a violinist. His father Bénoni had already been a well-known international wrestler.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | FRA |
Charles Pacôme | |||
| Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | FRA |
Charles Pacôme | |||
| Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |