Lawrence Nuesslein

Lawrence Nuesslein
Personal information
Full nameLawrence Adam Nuesslein I
NicknameLarry
Born(1895-05-16)May 16, 1895
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMay 10, 1971(1971-05-10) (aged 75)
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Sport
SportSport shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1920 AntwerpSmall-bore rifle
Gold medal – first place1920 AntwerpTeam small-bore rifle
Silver medal – second place1920 AntwerpTeam military rifle, standing
Bronze medal – third place1920 AntwerpMilitary rifle, standing
Bronze medal – third place1920 AntwerpTeam running deer, single shots

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

Personal life

Nuesslein was born in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, and died in Allentown, Pennsylvania.[3]

Legacy

Nuesslein has been inducted into the USA Shooting Hall of fame.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Lawrence Nuesslein". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  2. ↑ Profile: "Lawrence Nuesslein" Archived November 26, 2010, at the Wayback Machine databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on January 10, 2008)
  3. ↑ "Lawrence Nuesslein". Olympedia. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Hall of Fame - Lawrence Nuesslein". usashooting.org. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
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