John Anthony

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Roslyn•Anthony
Used nameJohn•Anthony
Born4 December 1932 in Romford, England (GBR)
Died16 June 2009 in Upminster, England (GBR)
Measurements183 cm / 77 kg
NOC Great Britain

Biography

A sufferer from chronic Asthma as a child, John Anthony was encouraged to take up shooting by his grandfather. His career as a competitive marksman spanned over thirty years and saw him win multiple titles at national and European titles in the moving target disciplines. Anthony qualified as a doctor in 1955 and practiced medicine for over fifty years in East London.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Shooting GBR John Anthony
Running Target, 50 metres, Open (Olympic) 24
1976 Summer Olympics Shooting GBR John Anthony
Running Target, 50 metres, Open (Olympic) 23