About William McDonnell
Lived 1876 – 1941 (aged 64). William McDonnell was an American sport shooter.
William Neil McDonnell (July 15, 1876 – May 11, 1941) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1912, he won the silver medal as a member of the American team in the team running deer, single shots event, and the bronze medal in the team 25 metre small-bore rifle competition. In the 1912 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:
25 metre small-bore rifle - 14th place 50 metre rifle, prone - 18th place 300 metre military rifle, three positions - 31st place 600 metre free rifle - 32nd place
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Who was William McDonnell?
sport shooter (1876-1941)
When was William McDonnell born?
William McDonnell was born on 15 July 1876 in Detroit.
When did William McDonnell die?
William McDonnell died on 11 May 1941.
What was William McDonnell's occupation?
William McDonnell was a sport shooter.
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William McDonnell was American.
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