Cornelius Burdette

Cornelius Lonzo Burdette (November 6, 1878 – April 30, 1955) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

Cornelius Burdette
At the 1912 Summer Olympics
Personal information
Born(1878-11-06)November 6, 1878
Sandstone, West Virginia, United States
DiedApril 30, 1955(1955-04-30) (aged 76)
Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Team military rifle

He was born in Sandstone, West Virginia and died in Charleston, West Virginia. In 1912 he won the gold medal as a member of the American team in the team military rifle competition. In the 1912 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:[2]

References

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


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