However, "several" of the British archers who had competed in the double York round event also joined in the shooting for this event without competing for medals.

He received a Diploma of Merit for the accomplishment, which would have earned a silver medal had he been shooting in competition.

[3] Louis Vernet and Henri Berton each hit the target with all 40 arrows.

Eugène Grisot, Gustave Cabaret, Charles Aubras, and Louis Salingre each missed only once.

[4] Each archer shot 40 arrows, with the target 50 metres distant.