Edward Gleason

Summary

Edward Francis Gleason (November 9, 1869 – April 9, 1944) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

Edward Gleason
Personal information
Born(1869-11-09)November 9, 1869
Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States
DiedApril 9, 1944(1944-04-09) (aged 74)
Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm team clay pigeons

Biography edit

He was born on November 9, 1869, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. In 1912 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team clay pigeons competition. In the individual trap event he finished ninth. He died on April 9, 1944.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Edward Gleason". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on July 10, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "Edward Gleason". Olympedia. Retrieved June 6, 2021.

External links edit

  • Edward Gleason at databaseOlympics.com Archived October 11, 2012, at the Wayback Machine