John Chandler
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Frederick "John"•Chandler |
| Used name | John•Chandler |
| Born | 27 June 1924 |
| Died | 13 July 2016 in Royston, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Twickenham Rifle Club, Twickenham (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Although born James Frederick Chandler, he was known as John Chandler at the 1948 Olympics. A member of the Twickenham Rifle Club, he also competed in both the 1947 World Championships in Stockholm, when he won a team bronze, and at Oslo four years later. A chemist by profession, Chandler served in the RAF during World War II, and saw action in Italy.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Shooting | GBR |
John Chandler | |||
| Small-Bore Rifle, Prone, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) | 15 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Shooting Championships (0–0–1 1947 Stockholm bronze: 50+100 m free rifle prone team)