Bud Fisher

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMorris "Bud"•Fisher
Used nameBud•Fisher
Born4 May 1892 in Youngstown, Ohio (USA)
Died23 May 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi (USA)
AffiliationsUS Marine Corps, (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 5
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 5

Biography

Bud Fisher enlisted in the Marines in 1911 and was awarded the distinguished marksman badge in 1916. He went on to become the greatest rifle shot in Marine Corps history. In addition to his Olympic successes, Fisher was a holder of five internationally recognized world records and was a six-time World Champion. He won many national open and national military championships before his competitive retirement in 1934. After that time he coached the Marine shooters and spent time in Toledo, Ohio, training the police department there as shooters. Fisher retired as a gunnery sergeant in 1941 but was recalled to active duty as a shooting instructor during World War II. He played the violin in his spare time and wrote two books about shooting. His son was killed during the battle of Okinawa in the Pacific.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Shooting USA Bud Fisher
Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold
Military Rifle, Prone, 300 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold
1924 Summer Olympics Shooting USA Bud Fisher
Free Rifle, Prone, 600 metres, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
Free Rifle, 400, 600 and 800 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold

Special Notes