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James Spaight

1936 – 2011

British sports shooter

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About James Spaight

Lived 1936 – 2011 (aged 74–75). James Spaight was a sport shooter.

James Seymour Spaight (1936-2011) was a British sports shooter.

Shooting career Spaight represented England and won a bronze medal in the fullbore rifle Queens Prize, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand. Four years later he represented England and won a silver medal in the fullbore rifle Queens Prize, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

He won over 20 individual major Bisley trophies.

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Born
1936, King's Lynn
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James Seymour Spaight

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Spaight?

British sports shooter

When was James Spaight born?

James Spaight was born in 1936 in King's Lynn.

When did James Spaight die?

James Spaight died on 6 April 2011.

What was James Spaight's occupation?

James Spaight was a sport shooter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Spaight

· Wikidata: Q67452204

· DBpedia: James Spaight (sport shooter)

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