Earl Herring
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Earl Francis•Herring |
| Used name | Earl•Herring |
| Born | 28 December 1931 in Emmittsburg, Maryland (USA) |
| Died | 25 June 2025 (aged 93 years 5 months 28 days) in Helotes, Texas (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | US Air Force, (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Earl Herring graduated from Gettysburg High School in Pennsylvania and then joined the Air Force. He had a career in the military, serving as a SM/Sergeant in 1968, and finishing his 20 in 1987. He eventually retired after 26 years of service, including tours in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, with a rank of chief master sergeant. For many years he was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Shooting | USA |
Earl Herring | |||
| Skeet, Open (Olympic) | 16 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Shooting Championships (0–0–1 1969 San Sebastián bronze: skeet team)