John Hurst

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn William•Hurst
Used nameJohn•Hurst
Born24 November 1923 in Los Angeles, California (USA)
Died15 May 2007
Measurements183 cm / 84 kg
NOC United States

Biography

John Hurst was a pistol shooter who competed in free pistol at the 1960 Olympics. After graduating from Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, Hurst became a career police officer in Los Angeles, retiring 1 June 1978. In 1959 he was the US Police Pistol Champion.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Shooting USA John Hurst
Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 17