Otto Olsen (sport shooter)

Otto Martin Olsen (13 December 1884 – 12 July 1953) was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won eight Olympic medals including four gold medals.[1] He became the third shooter to win two Olympic individual gold medals and is one of five athletes to have done so at one Olympics.[2]

Otto Olsen
Personal information
Born(1884-12-13)13 December 1884
Oslo, Norway
Died13 January 1953(1953-01-13) (aged 68)
Oslo, Norway
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  Norway
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team running deer, single shot
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Running deer, single shot
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp 300 m military rifle, prone
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris Team running deer, single shot
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Team free rifle
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Team military rifle, prone, 300 + 600 m
Silver medal – second place 1924 Paris Team running deer, double shot
Bronze medal – third place 1924 Paris Running deer, single shot

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Otto Olsen". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Otto Olsen". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 August 2021.