Dennis Fenton

Dennis Fenton (November 20, 1888 – March 29, 1954) was an American sports shooter and Olympic Champion.[1]

Dennis Fenton
Personal information
Born(1888-11-20)November 20, 1888
Ventry, Ireland
DiedMarch 29, 1954(1954-03-29) (aged 65)
San Diego, California, United States
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
1920 Antwerp Team free rifle
1920 Antwerp Team military rifle, prone
1920 Antwerp Team small-bore rifle
1920 Antwerp Small-bore rifle
1924 Paris Team running deer

He was born in Ventry, Ireland and died in San Diego, California.

In 1920 he won three gold and one bronze medal. He also participated in the 300 metre free rifle, three positions but his final placing is unknown.

Four years later he won again a bronze medal.

In the 1924 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:

  • Team 100 metre running deer, double shots - fifth place
  • 100 metre running deer, single shots - twelfth place
  • 600 metre free rifle - 24th place
  • 100 metre running deer, double shots - 24th place

References
  1. "Dennis Fenton". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2014.


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