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Dennis Fenton

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Dennis Fenton
Personal information
Born(1888-11-20)November 20, 1888
Ventry, Ireland
DiedMarch 29, 1954(1954-03-29) (aged 65)
San Diego, California, United States
Sport
SportSport shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team free rifle
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team military rifle, prone
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team small-bore rifle
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp Small-bore rifle
Bronze medal – third place 1924 Paris Team running deer

Dennis Fenton (November 20, 1888 – March 29, 1954) was an American sport shooter and Olympic champion.[1] He was born in Ventry, Ireland, and died in San Diego, California.

In 1920 he won three gold and one bronze medal. He also participated in the 300 metre free rifle, three positions but his final placing is unknown. Four years later he won again a bronze medal. In the 1924 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Dennis Fenton". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  2. ^ "Dennis Fenton". Olympedia. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
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