Henry Bailey (sport shooter)

Henry Marvin Bailey (April 24, 1893 – November 1, 1972) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics, winning the gold medal in the 25 m rapid fire pistol event.[1] He was born in Colleton County, South Carolina and died in Walterboro, South Carolina.[2]

Henry Bailey
Personal information
Born(1893-04-24)April 24, 1893
Colleton County, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 1972(1972-11-01) (aged 79)
Walterboro, South Carolina, U.S.
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris 25 m rapid fire pistol

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Henry Bailey". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 24, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  2. "Henry Bailey". Olympedia. Retrieved November 2, 2021.


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