Shooting at The 1896 Summer Olympics

Shooting At The 1896 Summer Olympics

At the 1896 Summer Olympics, five sport shooting events were contested. These events took place at the newly constructed shooting range at Kallithea. They were organized and prepared by the Sub-Committee for Shooting. 61 shooters from seven nations competed.

Read more about Shooting At The 1896 Summer Olympics:  Medal Summary, Participating Nations, Medal Table, Sub-Committee For Shooting

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