Allan Briggs

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAllan Lindsay•Briggs
Used nameAllan•Briggs
Born14 February 1873 in Bridgeport, Connecticut (USA)
Died12 November 1951 (aged 78 years 8 months 26 days) in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts (USA)
AffiliationsUS Army, (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Capt. Allan Briggs of the U.S. Infantry was the second leading American in the military rifle-team event, at the 1912 Olympics. Briggs also competed in two individual events, not faring nearly as well, as he finished 25th and 35th in those.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Shooting USA Allan Briggs
Free Rifle, Men (Olympic) 35
Military Rifle, Three Positions, Men (Olympic) 25
Military Rifle, Men (Olympic) 4
Military Rifle, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold