Harry Sears
Biographical information
| Type | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Harry Edward•Sears |
| Used name | Harry•Sears |
| Born | 11 May 1870 in Boston, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 19 October 1920 in Beverly, Massachusetts (USA) |
| NOC(s) |  United States |
Biography
Harry Sears attended Boston Latin school and later Harvard College, graduating in 1893. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1896 and eventually took up a practice on the North Shore of Massachusetts. He served as a physician in the Spanish-American War, reaching the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He was then on the staff of Beverly Hospital for 20 years, serving as medical examiner for the Beverly region. In 1920 Sears suffered a nervous breakdown and was hospitalized for several months. His wife then sustained a serious illness, and on the day of her surgery, Harry Sears went to his medical office and took his own life by shooting himself through the heart.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) | Event | Status | Team | Pos | Representing | 2nd NOC | As | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Shooting | Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men | Olympic | 7 |
USA
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Harry Sears | ||||
| Free Pistol, 50 metres, Team, Men | Olympic | United States | 1 | Gold | ||||||
| Dueling Pistol, 30 metres, Men | Olympic | 21 |
Errata
Originally listed incorrectly as Henry Francis Sears, also a doctor born in Boston at about the same time, but were later contacted by relatives of the correct Harry Edward Sears.