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Raymond Bracken

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Raymond Bracken
Personal information
Born(1891-01-08)January 8, 1891
Steubenville, Ohio, United States
DiedOctober 23, 1974(1974-10-23) (aged 83)
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team 50 m free pistol
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp 30 m military pistol

Raymond Cope Bracken (January 8, 1891 – October 23, 1974) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]

He was born in Steubenville, Ohio and died in Columbus, Ohio.

Coached by James H. Snook, and Bracken made his debut by winning the 1917 United States Revolver Association National Championship Pistol Novice Match. In 1920, along with his coach, he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team 50 metre free pistol competition, and the silver medal in the individual 30 metre military pistol. He also participated in the individual 50 metre free pistol competition.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Raymond Bracken". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  2. ^ "Raymond Bracken". Olympedia. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
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