About John Black
Lived 1882 – 1924 (aged 41). John Black was a Canadian sport shooter.
John Hutchison Black (26 October 1882 – 16 October 1924) was a Canadian sports shooter. He was born in Coylton in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Competing for Canada, he won a silver medal in team clay pigeons at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. He also competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
He died at Winnipeg General Hospital on 16 October 1924.
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Who was John Black?
Canadian sport shooter, born 1882 (1882–1924)
When was John Black born?
John Black was born on 26 October 1882 in Coylton.
When did John Black die?
John Black died on 16 October 1924 in Winnipeg.
What was John Black's occupation?
John Black was a sport shooter.
What nationality was John Black?
John Black was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Black (sport shooter)
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