Nelson Lincoln
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nelson Hayford•Lincoln |
| Used name | Nelson•Lincoln |
| Born | 20 April 1914 in Medford, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 7 March 2000 in Glendale, Arizona (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 82 kg |
| Affiliations | US Army, (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Nelson Lincoln was an Army sergeant in 1960, stationed in Flagstaff, Arizona. He attended Arizona State University. Lincoln won a gold medal in free pistol at the 1959 Pan American Games. Earlier in 1960 he won an international competition in free pistol, but he did not do as well at the Olympics, placing ninth in free pistol.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Shooting | USA |
Nelson Lincoln | |||
| Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) | 9 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (2–0–0 1959 Chicago SHO gold: 50 m free pistol and 50 m free pistol team)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Shooting Championships (0–1–1 1958 Moskva silver: 50 m free pistol team, bronze: 50 m free pistol)