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Paul Colas


Paul Colas

Paul René Colas (6 May 1880 – 9 September 1956) was a French sports shooter who competed at the 1908, 1912, 1920 and the 1924 Summer Olympics.

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Between 1908 and 1924 Colas won four Olympic medals. One bronze in 1908, two gold in 1912, and one silver in 1924. Only in 1920 he failed to win a medal. With his two individual gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics he became the second shooter (a day behind Alfred Lane of the United States) and the first rifle shooter to win two individual Olympic gold medals.

In the 1908 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:

  • 300 metre free rifle - 25th place
  • 1000 yard free rifle - 28th place

    • In the 1912 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:

  • Team free rifle - fourth place
  • Team military rifle - fifth place
  • 300 metre military rifle, three positions - 22nd place

    • In the 1920 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:

  • Team free rifle - seventh place
  • 300 m free rifle, 3 positions - result unknown

    • References

    Paul Colas Wikipedia
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