Maurice Lecoq
French target shooter and Olympic athlete
Born
March 26th, 1854
171 years ago
Died
1925
100 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Achieved prominence in the sport of shooting, representing France in international competitions. Competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics held in Paris. Contributed to the development of target shooting in France and participated in various shooting championships throughout his career.
Competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics
Won multiple national shooting titles
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