About David Smith
Lived 1880 – 1945 (aged 65). David Smith was a South African sport shooter.
David J. Smith (10 April 1880 – 15 August 1945) was a South African sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
1920 Antwerp
In 1920 he won the silver medal with the South African team in the team 600 metre military rifle, prone competition. In the 1920 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:
Team 300 and 600 metre military rifle, prone - fifth place Team 300 metre military rifle, prone - eighth place Team 300 metre military rifle, standing - ninth place Team free rifle - tenth place 300 metre free rifle, three positions - result unknown
1924 Paris
In the 1924 Summer Olympics he participated in the following events:
Team free rifle - ninth place 600 metre free rifle - 59th place
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Who was David Smith?
South African sport shooter, born 1880
When was David Smith born?
David Smith was born on 10 April 1880.
When did David Smith die?
David Smith died on 15 August 1945 in Johannesburg.
What was David Smith's occupation?
David Smith was a sport shooter.
What nationality was David Smith?
David Smith was South African.
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· DBpedia: David Smith (sport shooter)
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