Joshua Millner
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Joshua Kearney Millner (born July 5, 1847, Dublin, Ireland
– died November 16, 1931, Rathmines, Dublin, Ireland
), also referred to as Jerry Millner, was a British shooter who represented Great Britain and Ireland
at the
1908 Summer Olympics
. He won a gold medal in the Free rifle at 1000 yards. At the time he was 61 years and 4 days old, making him one of the oldest gold medalists ever. He also finished 9th in the single-shot running deer event
and 15th in the double-shot running deer event
.
See also: Oscar Swahn
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
– died November 16, 1931, Rathmines, Dublin, Ireland
Rathmines
Rathmines is a suburb on the southside of Dublin, about 3 kilometres south of the city centre. It effectively begins at the south side of the Grand Canal and stretches along the Rathmines Road as far as Rathgar to the south, Ranelagh to the east and Harold's Cross to the west.Rathmines has...
), also referred to as Jerry Millner, was a British shooter who represented Great Britain and Ireland
Great Britain and Ireland at the 1908 Summer Olympics
The United Kingdom was the host nation of the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The British Olympic Association was the National Olympic Committee responsible for organizing the United Kingdom's representation...
at the
1908 Summer Olympics
Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics
Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:...
. He won a gold medal in the Free rifle at 1000 yards. At the time he was 61 years and 4 days old, making him one of the oldest gold medalists ever. He also finished 9th in the single-shot running deer event
Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's single-shot running deer
The men's single-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing one shot during each run. The runs lasted about 4 seconds each and took place 110 yards...
and 15th in the double-shot running deer event
Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's double-shot running deer
The men's double-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing two shots during each run. The runs lasted about 4 seconds each and took place 110 yards...
.
See also: Oscar Swahn
Oscar Swahn
Oscar Gomer Swahn was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won several medals....