Alfred Page Lane (September 26, 1891 – October 1965) was an American

United States

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 sports

Shooting sports

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 shooter

Shooting

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 who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics

1912 Summer Olympics

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 and in the 1920 Summer Olympics

1920 Summer Olympics

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Biography

He was born on September 26, 1891 in New York City

New York City

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 to Frederic Henry Lane and Louise Abbott Mosely.

In addition to his three gold medals in 1912 he finished fourth in the 30 metre military pistol team

Shooting at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre team military pistol

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In 1920 he won again three medals and competed also in the 25 metre rapid fire pistol

Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics

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 event. He died in 1965.

Legacy

His 5 gold medals and 1 bronze medal are currently on loan from his family and on display at the NRA's

National Rifle Association

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 National Firearms Museum

National Firearms Museum

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 in Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax, Virginia

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. He was inducted into the United States International Shooters Hall of Fame in 1991.