About Léon Johnson
Lived 1876 – 1943 (aged 66). Léon Johnson was a French sport shooter.
Léon Johnson (29 February 1876 – 2 January 1943) was a French sport shooter who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics, the 1912 Summer Olympics and at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
1908 London
In 1908, he was a member of the French team, winning the bronze medal in the team free rifle competition.
In the 1908 Summer Olympics, he also participated in the following events:
300 metre free rifle – eighth place moving target small-bore rifle – tenth place disappearing target small-bore rifle – 21st place
1912 Stockholm
Four years later, he participated in the following events:
Team 50 metre small-bore rifle – fourth place Team free rifle – fourth place Team military rifle – fifth place 50 metre pistol – tenth place 25 metre small-bore rifle – 19th place 300 metre free rifle, three positions – 24th place
1920 Antwerp
In 1920, he won silver medals in the 300 metre military rifle, prone event, and as a member of the French team in the team, 300 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 – fourth place Team 30 metre military pistol – fifth place Team 50 metre small-bore rifle – fifth place Team 300 metre military rifle, standing – fifth place Team 600 metre military rifle, prone – fifth place Team 50 metre free pistol – sixth place 50 metre small-bore rifle – result unknown 300 metre military rifle, standing – result unknown
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Léon Johnson?
sport shooter (1876-1943)
When was Léon Johnson born?
Léon Johnson was born on 29 February 1876 in Nice.
When did Léon Johnson die?
Léon Johnson died on 2 January 1943 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Léon Johnson's occupation?
Léon Johnson was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Léon Johnson?
Léon Johnson was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Léon Johnson. https://biography.guide/leon-johnson-sport-shooter/
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