John Jackson (sport shooter)

John Jackson
Personal information
Born (1885-02-14)February 14, 1885
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Died June 17, 1971(1971-06-17) (aged 86)
Fairfield, Iowa, United States
Sport
Sport Sports shooting
For the Louisiana politician, see John E. Jackson (Louisiana politician).

John E. Jackson (February 14, 1885 June 17, 1971) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

In 1912 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team military rifle competition and the bronze medal in the 600 metre free rifle event. In the 300 metre military rifle, three positions he finished 33rd.

He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and died in Fairfield, Iowa.[1]

References

  1. "John Jackson". SPORTS-REFERENCE/Olympic sports. Retrieved March 20, 2011.


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