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Léon Johnson

1876 – 1943

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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.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Léon Johnson

· Wikidata: Q2077142

· DBpedia: Léon Johnson

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