Irving Calkins

Irving Romaro Calkins (October 31, 1875 August 26, 1958) was an American sport shooter who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1]

Irving Calkins
Personal information
Born(1875-10-31)October 31, 1875
Palmer, Massachusetts, United States
DiedAugust 26, 1958(1958-08-26) (aged 82)
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Sport
SportSports shooting

At the 1908 Olympics he won a gold medal in the team pistol event and finished in eighth place in the individual pistol event. He became world champion in 1923.

References

  1. "Sports Reference: Irving Calkins". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2014-02-27. Retrieved 2014-02-23.


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