“Tag: London”

Not only did Team USA sweep the 1908 Olympic pistol matches, but also won its first gold medal for shooting in London.

The United States Cartridge Company led the way for ammunition makers to contribute funds for the 1908 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team. Part 1 in our series on the London 1908 Olympic Games.

The second installment of our series on the 1908 Olympic Games focuses on the U.S. Shooting Team and the competition itself.

Part 3 of our deep dive on shooting events at the 1908 London Olympic Games.

The first installment of our look back at the shooting events conducted at the London 1948 Olympics.

Part 2 of our deep dive on shooting events at the London 1948 Summer Olympic Games.

When U.S. rifle shooters arrived in England before the 1948 Games, new Olympic rules for shooting coats and the free rifle kneeling position forced the Americans to adapt. And with a large amount of pistol shooters, the U.S. team had problems getting in enough practice prior to match time.