Léon Johnson (29 February 1876 – 2 January 1943) was a French sport shooter who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics, the 1912 Summer Olympics and at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Léon Johnson
Personal information
Born(1876-02-29)29 February 1876
Nice, France
Died2 January 1943(1943-01-02) (aged 66)
Paris, France
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp 300m military rifle
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp team 300m
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London team free rifle

1908 London

In 1908, he was a member of the French team, winning the bronze medal in the team free rifle competition.

In the 1908 Summer Olympics, he also participated in the following events:

1912 Stockholm

Four years later, he participated in the following events:

1920 Antwerp

In 1920, he won silver medals in the 300 metre military rifle, prone event, and as a member of the French team in the team, 300 metre military rifle, prone competition.

In the 1920 Summer Olympics, he also participated in the following events:

References

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  1. ^ "Sports Reference: Léon Johnson". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Léon Johnson". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
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