Léon Johnson

Léon Johnson (29 February 1876 2 January 1943) was a French sport shooter who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics, the 1912 Summer Olympics and at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Léon Johnson
Personal information
Born(1876-02-29)29 February 1876
Nice, France
Died2 January 1943(1943-01-02) (aged 66)
Paris, France
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp 300m military rifle
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp team 300m
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London team free rifle

1908 London

In 1908 he was a member of the French team which won the bronze medal in the team free rifle competition.

In the 1908 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:

1912 Stockholm

Four years later he participated in the following events:

1920 Antwerp

In 1920 he won silver medals in the 300 metre military rifle, prone event and as member of the French team in the team 300 metre military rifle, prone competition.

In the 1920 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:

References

  1. "Sports Reference: Léon Johnson". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  2. "Léon Johnson". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
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