Goberville Cline

Overview

Céline Goberville is a leading French sport shooter recognized for precision pistol events. She rose to international prominence with an Olympic silver medal at London 2012 in the women’s 10 m air pistol and has since accumulated multiple ISSF World Cup podiums, European medals, and national titles. A mainstay of the France team, she often competes alongside her sister Sandrine Goberville and represents one of France’s most successful pistol programs.

Fast Facts

• Full name: Céline Goberville
• Also referred to as: Goberville Cline
• Date of birth: Friday, 19 September 1986
• Birthplace: Senlis, Oise, France
• Nationality: French
• Disciplines: 10 m air pistol (AP40/AP60), 25 m pistol

Career Highlights

• Olympic silver medalist, London 2012 (10 m air pistol)
• Multiple-time ISSF World Cup medalist in air pistol and 25 m pistol
• Medaled at European-level championships and multi-sport events with Team France
• Finals appearances across the 2010s–early 2020s, including mixed team formats
• Longstanding member of the French national shooting team

News and Updates

Note: The items below reflect coverage up to the latest known period before 2025. For breaking updates, use the official profiles and federation links in Social and Sources.

• Continued World Cup and European circuit starts through the Paris 2024 cycle, with appearances in both individual and mixed-team pistol events.
• Regular features in French sporting press and federation recaps highlighting her experience and role mentoring younger shooters.
• Media focus around Paris 2024 host-nation athletes, with interviews on preparation, mental focus, and technical refinements in 10 m air pistol.
• Ongoing national championship contention with podium-level results domestically.

Recent Projects and Roles

• Outreach and clinics with regional clubs in Oise, promoting safe, accessible entry into pistol shooting for youth and newcomers.
• Mentorship within Team France structures, sharing high-performance routines, match preparation, and finals-stage strategy.
• Public speaking and media engagements tied to the Paris 2024 cycle, discussing athlete pathways and visibility for precision sports.

Social Media and Official Profiles

Official and verified pages are the safest route to current posts, results, and appearances.

• Olympics athlete page: olympics.com/en/athletes/celine-goberville
• ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation): issf-sports.org (use Athlete Search for “Céline Goberville”)
• French Shooting Federation (FFTir): fftir.org
• Wikipedia (background/bio): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Céline_Goberville
• Social platforms: look for verified “Céline Goberville” pages on Instagram, Facebook, and X (handles may change; prefer links from Olympics/FFTir)

Media Notes

• Common topics: finals mindset, sight alignment and trigger control, mixed-team dynamics, and longevity in elite pistol shooting.
• Frequent references to her family connection in the sport and contribution to France’s pistol tradition.