Uffe Schultz Larsen

Uffe Schultz Larsen (2 June 1921 – 29 November 2005) was a Danish sport shooter who won a silver medal in the 50 m rifle prone position at the 1952 World Championships. He competed in various events at the 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics with the best result of 13th place. His father Niels Larsen and grandfather Hans Schultz were also Olympic rifle shooters.[1][2]

Uffe Schultz Larsen
Uffe Schultz Larsen in 1945
Personal information
Born(1921-06-02)2 June 1921
Otterup, Denmark
Died29 November 2005(2005-11-29) (aged 84)
Otterup, Denmark
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
SportSports shooting
Event(s)Rifle
ClubSportskytteklubben, Odense
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1952 Oslo50 m rifle prone (40 shots)

References

  1. "Uffe Schultz Larsen". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  2. Horsens-lærling blev Danmarks mest vindende OL-skytte. Horsens Idrætsarkiv


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