John Chandler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Frederick "John"•Chandler
Used nameJohn•Chandler
Born27 June 1924
Died13 July 2016 in Royston, England (GBR)
AffiliationsTwickenham 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