About Allan Briggs
Lived 1873 – 1951 (aged 78). Allan Briggs was an American sport shooter.
Allan Lindsay Briggs (February 14, 1873 – November 12, 1951) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
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:
600 metre free rifle – fourth place 300 metre military rifle, three positions – 25th place 300 metre free rifle, three positions – 35th place
He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and died in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts.
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Who was Allan Briggs?
sport shooter
When was Allan Briggs born?
Allan Briggs was born on 14 February 1873 in Bridgeport.
When did Allan Briggs die?
Allan Briggs died on 12 November 1951 in Vineyard Haven.
What was Allan Briggs's occupation?
Allan Briggs was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Allan Briggs?
Allan Briggs was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Allan Briggs (sport shooter)
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