Charles Sumner Benedict (May 5, 1867 – November 22, 1952)[1] was an American sport shooter, who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

[2] He was born in Barlow Township and died in Gallipolis, Ohio.

In the 1908 Olympics, he won a gold medal in the team military rifle event and finished 13th in the 1000 yard free rifle event.

Note: These three men are 6th cousins and are all descendants of 'The Immigrant' Thomas Benedict b 1617 and Mary Bridghum.

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