Louis Maxson
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Louis William Maxson (July 2, 1855 – July 2, 1916) was an American
archer
who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics
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He was born in Herbertville, California and died in Baltimore, Maryland.
Maxson won the gold medal in the team competition. In the Double American round
he finished twelfth and in the Double York round
he finished again twelfth.
United States
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archer
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics
1904 Summer Olympics
The 1904 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the III Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States from 1 July 1904, to November 23, 1904, at what is now known as Francis Field on the campus of Washington University...
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He was born in Herbertville, California and died in Baltimore, Maryland.
Maxson won the gold medal in the team competition. In the Double American round
Archery at the 1904 Summer Olympics - Men's double American round
The men's double American round event was part of the archery programme at the 1904 Summer Olympics. An American round consisted of 30 arrows at each of 60, 50, and 40 yard distances. The total number of arrows for the double round was 180...
he finished twelfth and in the Double York round
Archery at the 1904 Summer Olympics - Men's double York round
The men's double York round event was part of the archery programme at the 1904 Summer Olympics. A York round consisted of 72 arrows shot at 100 yards, 48 arrows shot at 80 yards, and 24 arrows shot at 60 yards. The total number of arrows for a double round was 288...
he finished again twelfth.