Henry Bailey
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Henry Marvin Bailey (April 24, 1893 – November 1, 1972) was an American
sport shooter
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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In 1924 he won the gold medal in the 25 metre rapid fire pistol competition.
He was born in Colleton County, South Carolina and died in Walterboro, South Carolina
.
United States
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sport shooter
Shooting sports
A shooting sport is a competitive sport involving tests of proficiency using various types of guns such as firearms and airguns . Hunting is also a shooting sport, and indeed shooting live pigeons was an Olympic event...
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
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In 1924 he won the gold medal in the 25 metre rapid fire pistol competition.
He was born in Colleton County, South Carolina and died in Walterboro, South Carolina
Walterboro, South Carolina
Walterboro is a city in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 5,153 at the 2000 census . It is the county seat of Colleton County.-History:...
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