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Lawrence Nuesslein
Personal information
Full nameLawrence Adam Nuesslein Snr.
NicknameLarry
Born(1895-05-16)May 16, 1895
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States
DiedMay 10, 1971(1971-05-10) (aged 75)
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Small-bore rifle
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team small-bore rifle
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Team military rifle, standing
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp Military rifle, standing
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp Team running deer, single shots

Lawrence Adam Nuesslein (May 16, 1895 – May 10, 1971) was an American sports shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He won a total of five olympic medals: two gold medals, one silver and two bronze medals.[1][2]

He was born in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey and died in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

References

  1. ^ "Lawrence Nuesslein". Sports Reference. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  2. ^ Profile: "Lawrence Nuesslein" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on January 10, 2008)