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Shooting at the 1936 Summer Olympics

In this article we will explore the fascinating world of Shooting at the 1936 Summer Olympics, a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and backgrounds. From its origin to its impact on today's society, Shooting at the 1936 Summer Olympics has been a topic of deep interest and debate. As we delve into this topic, we will discover its many facets and its relevance in different contexts. From its historical origins to its contemporary applications, Shooting at the 1936 Summer Olympics continually challenges us to look beyond the obvious and consider its implications in our daily lives. Through this article, we invite the reader to delve into this exciting topic and reflect on its meaning and relevance in today's world.

Shooting
at the Games of the XI Olympiad
Dates6-8 August 1936
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Shooting at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin saw the reintroduction of 50 metre pistol (then called Free Pistol) but still only had three events. The competitions were held from 6 to 8 August 1936 at the shooting ranges at Wannsee. Germany succeeded only in winning one of the three gold medals; the others went to Scandinavians after great accomplishments: Torsten Ullman won Free Pistol with a margin of 15 points and a new world record, and Willy Røgeberg achieved the maximum score in the Prone event.

Medal summary

Event Gold Silver Bronze
rapid fire pistol
Cornelius van Oyen
 Germany
Heinz Hax
 Germany
Torsten Ullman
 Sweden
pistol
Torsten Ullman
 Sweden
Erich Krempel
 Germany
Charles des Jammonières
 France
rifle prone
Willy Røgeberg
 Norway
Ralph Berzsenyi
 Hungary
Władysław Karaś
 Poland

Participating nations

A total of 141 shooters from 29 nations competed at the Berlin Games:

Medal table

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Germany (GER)1203
2 Sweden (SWE)1012
3 Norway (NOR)1001
4 Hungary (HUN)0101
5 France (FRA)0011
 Poland (POL)0011
Totals (6 entries)3339

References

  1. ^ a b "Shooting at the 1936 Berlin Summer Games". Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2015.

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