John Jackson (sport shooter)

John E. Jackson (February 14, 1885 – June 17, 1971) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. Representing the United States he won the gold medal in the team military rifle competition and the bronze medal in the 600 metre free rifle event. In the 300 metre military rifle, three positions he finished 33rd.

For the Louisiana politician, see John E. Jackson (Louisiana politician).
John Jackson
Personal information
Born(1885-02-14)February 14, 1885
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
DiedJune 17, 1971(1971-06-17) (aged 86)
Fairfield, Iowa, United States
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
1912 Stockholm Team military rifle
1912 Stockholm 600 m free rifle

He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and died in Fairfield, Iowa.[1]

References
  1. "John Jackson". SPORTS-REFERENCE/Olympic sports. Archived from the original on September 19, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2011.


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