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John Leonard "Leon" Lagerlöf (8 April 1870 30 November 1951) was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]

Born(1870-04-08)8 April 1870
Died30 November 1951(1951-11-30) (aged 81)
Stockholm, Sweden
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Leon Lagerlöf
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Born(1870-04-08)8 April 1870
Died30 November 1951(1951-11-30) (aged 81)
Stockholm, Sweden
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SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1920 AntwerpTeam small-bore rifle
Bronze medal – third place1920 AntwerpTeam 300 m military rifle, standing
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In 1912, he finished 29th in the 600 metre free rifle competition.

Eight years later, he won the silver medal as a member of the Swedish team in the team small-bore rifle event and the bronze medal in the team 300 metre military rifle, standing competition. He finished sixth in the team free rifle event. He also participated in the 300 metre free rifle, three positions event and in the 50 metre small-bore rifle competition.

In 1924 he finished twelfth in the 50 metre rifle, prone competition.[2]

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