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Harry Adams (sport shooter)

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Harry Adams
At the 1912 Summer Olympics
Personal information
Born(1880-10-01)October 1, 1880
West Medway, Massachusetts, United States
DiedAugust 12, 1968(1968-08-12) (aged 87)
Oakland, California, United States
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Team military rifle

Harry Lester Adams (October 1, 1880 – August 12, 1968) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1] In 1912 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team military rifle competition. In the 1912 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:[2]

Eight years later he participated in the 300 metre military rifle, prone event but his place is unknown. He was born in Medway, Massachusetts.

References

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  1. ^ "Harry Adams". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "Harry Adams". Olympedia. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
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