Otto Olsen (sport shooter)

Otto Martin Olsen (13 December 1884 12 July 1953) was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won eight Olympic medals including four gold medals.[1] He became the third shooter to win two Olympic individual gold medals and is one of five athletes to have done so at one Olympics.[2]

Otto Olsen
Personal information
Born(1884-12-13)13 December 1884
Oslo, Norway
Died13 January 1953(1953-01-13) (aged 68)
Oslo, Norway
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  Norway
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1920 AntwerpTeam running deer, single shot
Gold medal – first place1920 AntwerpRunning deer, single shot
Gold medal – first place1920 Antwerp300 m military rifle, prone
Gold medal – first place1924 ParisTeam running deer, single shot
Silver medal – second place1920 AntwerpTeam free rifle
Silver medal – second place1920 AntwerpTeam military rifle, prone, 300 + 600 m
Silver medal – second place1924 ParisTeam running deer, double shot
Bronze medal – third place1924 ParisRunning deer, single shot

See also

References

  1. "Otto Olsen". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  2. "Otto Olsen". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 August 2021.


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