Louis Harant
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Louis Joseph Harant (November 20, 1895 – July 2, 1986) was an American
sport shooter
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
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In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team 30 metre military pistol competition. He also participated in the individual 30 metre military pistol event
but his place is unknown.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died in Vero Beach, Florida
.
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 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 30 metre military pistol competition. He also participated in the individual 30 metre military pistol event
Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre military pistol
The men's 30 metre military pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of a military pistol event but the first time the distance was 30 metres. In 1896 and 1906 the distance was 25 metres. The competition was...
but his place is unknown.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died in Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach is a city in Indian River County, Florida, USA. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 16,939. It is the county seat of Indian River County...
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