Arthur Dale Rothrock (January 7, 1886 – November 28, 1938) was an American

United States

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 sport shooter

Shooting sports

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 who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics

1920 Summer Olympics

The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....

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In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team small-bore rifle competition and the silver medal in the individual small-bore rifle. He also participated in the 300 metre military rifle, standing event

Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, standing

The 300 metre military rifle, standing was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in...

 but his place is unknown.

He was born in Hancock County, Ohio

Hancock County, Ohio

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 and died in Ada, Ohio

Ada, Ohio

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