David Griffiths

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDavid James•Griffiths
Used nameDavid•Griffiths
Born31 March 1874 in Maesteg, Wales (GBR)
Died5 September 1931 (aged 57 years 5 months 5 days) in Johnstone, Scotland (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

David Griffiths was a long-time member of the Welsh national shooting team but made only a single appearance for Great Britain at the Olympics. His performances in Stockholm placed in the middle of the rankings in both events he contested. Griffiths worked as a mining engineer in the South Wales coalfields and also saw military service with the Welsh Regiment of the British Army.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Shooting GBR David Griffiths
Small-Bore Rifle, Any Position, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 24
Small-Bore Rifle, Disappearing Target, 25 metres, Men (Olympic) 29