Alfred Lane

Sports Shooter

Birthday September 26, 1891

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Oct 16, 1965 (74)

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About

American sports shooter who won five Olympic gold medals in pistol shooting events.

Before Fame

He first competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics where he won three gold medals.

Trivia

He won gold in the 25 meter rapid fire with a pistol, the 50 meter pistol, and the team 50 meter military pistol in the 1912 games.

Family Life

He is the son of Frederic Henry Lane and Louise Abbott Mosely.

Associated With

He played in the 1912 Summer Olympics where the legendary Jim Thorpe took home gold in the pentathlon and decathlon.