Joseph Crockett
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Joseph "Joe" William Crockett (February 16, 1905 – July 11, 2001) was an American
sport shooter
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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He was born in Washington, D. C. and died in Englewood, Colorado
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In 1924 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team free rifle competition.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
sport shooter
Shooting sports
A shooting sport is a competitive sport involving tests of proficiency using various types of guns such as firearms and airguns . Hunting is also a shooting sport, and indeed shooting live pigeons was an Olympic event...
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
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He was born in Washington, D. C. and died in Englewood, Colorado
Englewood, Colorado
The city of Englewood is a Home Rule Municipality located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. As of 2007, the city is estimated to have a total population of 32,532. Englewood is part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area. Englewood is located in the South Platte River Valley east of the...
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In 1924 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team free rifle competition.