Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's trap
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The men's individual trap shooting competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme.[1] It was held from 8 to 11 July.[2] Each nation could enter up to 12 shooters.[3] There were 61 competitors from 8 nations.[2] Canada took the top two spots, with Walter Ewing earning gold and George Beattie silver. There were two bronze medals awarded after Alexander Maunder of Great Britain and Anastasios Metaxas of Greece tied for third place. The medals were the first in the event for all three nations (France had swept the medals in 1900). Ewing also received Lord Westbury's Cup as a challenge prize.[2]
Quick Facts Men's trap at the Games of the IV Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's trap at the Games of the IV Olympiad | |||||||||||||||||
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Venue | Uxendon Shooting School Club | ||||||||||||||||
Dates | 8–9 July (first round) 9 July (second round 11 July (final round) | ||||||||||||||||
Competitors | 61 from 8 nations | ||||||||||||||||
Winning score | 72 OR | ||||||||||||||||
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The weather was bad, with extreme rain and wind as well as low light.[2]