Ted Ranken

British sport shooter (1875–1950) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thomas "Ted" Ranken (18 May 1875 27 April 1950), was a British sport shooter, who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]

Born(1875-05-18)18 May 1875
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died27 April 1950(1950-04-27) (aged 74)
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Ted Ranken Thomas (Tom) Ranken.
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Born(1875-05-18)18 May 1875
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died27 April 1950(1950-04-27) (aged 74)
Edinburgh, Scotland
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United Kingdom
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1908 LondonSingle-shot running deer
Silver medal – second place1908 LondonDouble-shot running deer
Silver medal – second place1908 LondonTeam running deer
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In the 1908 Olympics, he won silver medals in the single-shot running deer event, the double-shot running deer event, and the team single-shot running deer event. He was also fifth in the 1000 yard free rifle event.[2]

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