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John Larsen

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John Harry Larsen was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the 100 metre running deer event at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. He won a gold medal in 1952 and placed eighth in 1956. 5×55mm of which there were only 3 made. Larsen won seven gold medals at the ISSF World Shooting Championships in 1949-1954.

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John Harry Larsen was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the 100 metre running deer event at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. He won a gold medal in 1952 and placed eighth in 1956. At the 1952 Olympics he used a custom M95M Trombone Conversion in 6.5×55mm of which there were only 3 made. Larsen won seven gold medals at the ISSF World Shooting Championships in 1949-1954. His son, John H. Larsen, Jr., also became an Olympic rifle shooter.

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Norway
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Athletes
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Athlete
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deceased
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Lived 1913 to 1989 · aged 75
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