Walter Stokes

Walter Raymond Stokes (May 23, 1898 June 9, 1996) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]

Walter Stokes
Personal information
Born(1898-05-23)23 May 1898
Mohawk, Florida, United States
Died9 June 1996(1996-06-09) (aged 98)
Stuart, Florida, United States
Sport
SportSports shooting

Life

He was born on May 23, 1898, in Mohawk, Florida.

In 1924, he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team free rifle event, and the bronze medal in the team running deer, single shots, competition.

At the 1924 Summer Olympics, he also participated in the following events:

  • 600 metre free rifle - fourth place
  • Team running deer, double shots - fifth place
  • running deer, single shots - tenth place
  • 50 metre rifle, prone - tenth place
  • running deer, double shots - twelfth place

He died on June 9, 1996, in Stuart, Florida.

References

  1. "Walter Stokes". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2014.


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