John Anthony

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Roslyn•Anthony
Used nameJohn•Anthony
Born4 December 1932 in Romford, England (GBR)
Died16 June 2009 (aged 76 years 6 months 12 days) in Upminster, England (GBR)
Measurements183 cm / 77 kg
NOC Great Britain

Biography

A sufferer from chronic Asthma as a child, John Anthony was encouraged to take up shooting by his grandfather. His career as a competitive marksman spanned over thirty years and saw him win multiple titles at national and European titles in the moving target disciplines. Anthony qualified as a doctor in 1955 and practiced medicine for over fifty years in East London.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Shooting GBR John Anthony
Running Target, Men (Olympic) 24
1976 Summer Olympics Shooting GBR John Anthony
Running Target, Men (Olympic) 23