Allan Briggs

Allan Lindsay Briggs (February 14, 1873 – November 12, 1951) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

Allan Briggs
Personal information
Born(1873-02-14)February 14, 1873
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedNovember 12, 1951(1951-11-12) (aged 78)
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, U.S.
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Team military rifle

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]

He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and died in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Allan Briggs". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  2. "Allan Briggs". Olympedia. Retrieved June 3, 2021.


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