#SHARPSHOOTER OLYMPICS FREE#
This event has also been known as small-bore rifle three positions and free rifle three positions.įrom 1972 to 1980, this event was mixed (open to both men and women shooters), although only one medal was won by a woman at these Games – Margaret Murdock's silver medal in 1976. The International Shooting Sport Federation regards this as the next progression of the 25 metre rapid fire pistol event in 1920.
#SHARPSHOOTER OLYMPICS SERIES#
^ In 1920 there was a 30 metre military pistol event (30 shots in 5 series of 6 shots each) in which Brazilian shooters used Smith & Wesson revolvers with adjustable sights, while American shooters used either the Colt Army Special or the Smith & Wesson Military with fixed sights.^ The individual competition with revolver and pistol (duel shooting) at 30 metres distance (30 shots in 6 series of 5 shots each).^ 20 metre military pistol event for professionals (6 shots in 1 series of 6 shots) prize money awarded.The 25 metre military pistol, which was won using a Colt revolver, was a separate event.
45 caliber (30 shots in 5 series of 6 shots each). 2.1.19 100 metre running deer single shot and double shotĬurrent program Men Air pistol Games.2.1.18 100 metre running deer double shot, team.2.1.17 100 metre running deer double shot, individual.2.1.16 100 metre running deer single shot, team.2.1.15 100 metre running deer single shot, individual.2.1.14 300 meter + 600 meter military rifle, team.2.1.12 600 meter military rifle, individual.2.1.10 300 meter military rifle, three positions.2.1.9 300 meter military rifle standing, team.
Along with 'marksman' and 'expert', 'sharpshooter' is one of the three marksmanship badges awarded by the U.S. Military units composed of sharpshooters were important factors in 19th-century combat.
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