Edward Shumaker
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edward David•Shumaker |
| Used name | Edward•Shumaker |
| Born | 27 January 1896 in Beaver, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 27 May 1973 (aged 77 years 4 months) in Canton, Ohio (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Edward Shumaker was a well-known pistol shooter when, in 1931, he saw a rifle shooting club practicing at a pig barn in Cadiz, Ohio. He thought it looked easy and quickly became an expert, making the 1932 US Olympic team in small-bore rifle. Shumaker served in World War I in the medical corps. He later became a dentist, and practiced dentistry for many years in Scio, Ohio. He was a member of the Ohio Dental Association and the American Legion, and was also a Mason and Shriner.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Shooting | USA |
Edward Shumaker | |||
| Small-Bore Rifle, Prone, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) | =13 |