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Jules Sobrian

b. 1935

Canadian medical doctor, competitive marksman and author

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Born 1935. Jules Sobrian is a Canadian writer, novelist, sport shooter and general practitioner, known for Author, International Practical Shooting Confederation and Olympic Games.

Jules Sobrian (born January 22, 1935, in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago), is a Canadian medical doctor, competitive marksman and author. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 21 and resides in Omemee, Ontario. Sobrian began shooting competitively at Hart House Revolver Club at the University of Toronto while studying medicine. He has competed for Canada in pistol-shooting events at four Olympic Games, and has won five individual medals in pistol-shooting at three Commonwealth Games and four individual medals in pistol-shooting at three Pan American Games. He won the Championship of the Americas in Free Pistol in 1973.

He was interviewed on the series Still Standing in 2016, where he talked about his role looking for pollution sources in the community. He thwarted a murder attempt by a business owner by tackling the rifle-toting man, hurling him about, and then medically assisting him before taking him to the hospital.

Commonwealth Games Medals Sobrian won medals in individual pistol-shooting events at the Commonwealth Games as follows: gold medal in the Rapid-Fire Pistol event at the 1978 Commonwealth Games gold medal in the Free Pistol event and silver medal in the Rapid-Fire Pistol event at the 1974 Commonwealth Games silver medal in the Free Pistol event and bronze medal in the Rapid-Fire Pistol event at the 1966 Commonwealth Games

Pan American Games Medals Sobrian won medals in individual pistol-shooting events at the Pan American Games as follows: silver medal in the Men's 25-metre Rapid Fire Pistol event and bronze medal in the Men's 50-metre Free Pistol event at the 1975 Pan American Games bronze medal in the Men's 25-metre Center Fire Pistol event at the 1967, 1971 and 1975 Pan American Games.

Championship of the Americas Medals

International Practical Shooting Confederation Sobrian currently shoots IPSC at the Peterborough Fish and Game Association.

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Author, International Practical Shooting Confederation, Olympic Games
Education
University of Toronto

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jules Sobrian?

Canadian medical doctor, competitive marksman and author

When was Jules Sobrian born?

Jules Sobrian was born on 22 January 1935 in San Fernando.

What is Jules Sobrian's occupation?

Jules Sobrian is a writer, novelist, sport shooter and general practitioner.

What is Jules Sobrian known for?

Jules Sobrian is known for Author, International Practical Shooting Confederation and Olympic Games.

What nationality is Jules Sobrian?

Jules Sobrian is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jules Sobrian

· Wikidata: Q6306027

· DBpedia: Jules Sobrian

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