Sumner Paine

Target shooter and Olympic medalist

Sumner Paine - Target shooter and Olympic medalist
Born

May 13th, 1868
156 years ago

Died

1904
121 years ago — 36 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Competed in target shooting events and achieved success at the Olympic Games. Participated in the 1896 Athens Olympics, becoming one of the first Olympic athletes from the United States. Focused primarily on rifle shooting, contributing to the early development of competitive shooting sports in the country.

Won a silver medal in the 1896 Olympics

Specialized in rifle shooting events

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