Rodney Johnson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRodney•Johnson
Used nameRodney•Johnson
Born24 August 1927 in Pakenham, Victoria (AUS)
Died4 June 2016
Measurements174 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsMelbourne International Shooting Club, Melbourne (AUS)
NOC Australia

Biography

Australian pistol shooter Rodney Johnson competed at three Olympics – 1956, 1960, and 1964, competing in free pistol at each Games. Johnson was a member of the Melbourne International Shooting Club (MISC). He served as club president from 1962-66, 1970-71, and 1974-75, and was club secretary-general from 1985-2008. He was Australian free pistol champion in 1959. He was later made an Honorary Member of MISC and received the Medal of the Order of Australia.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Shooting AUS Rodney Johnson
Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 27
1960 Summer Olympics Shooting AUS Rodney Johnson
Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 32
1964 Summer Olympics Shooting AUS Rodney Johnson
Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 38