John Larsen
Olympic athlete
1913 – 1989
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Who was John Larsen?
John Harry Larsen was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed after World War II.
He was born in Østre Aker and died in Oslo.
He won the olympic gold medal in 100 m Running Deer at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. He also won a total of seven gold medals in team and individual at the ISSF World Shooting Championships in 1949, 1950 and 1954.
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- Born
- Aug 27, 1913
Norway - Also known as
- John Harry Larsen
- Died
- Aug 5, 1989
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on July 23, 2013
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