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Edward Francis Gleason (November 9, 1869 – April 9, 1944) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

FullnameEdward Francis Gleason
Born(1869-11-09)November 9, 1869
DiedApril 9, 1944(1944-04-09) (aged 74)
Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
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Edward Gleason
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Full nameEdward Francis Gleason
Born(1869-11-09)November 9, 1869
DiedApril 9, 1944(1944-04-09) (aged 74)
Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
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SportSports shooting
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Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1912 Stockholmteam trap
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He was born on November 9, 1869, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. In 1912 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team clay pigeons competition. In the individual trap event he finished ninth. He died on April 9, 1944.[2]

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