Joseph Pepe

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGuiseppe Pietro "Joseph"•Pepe
Used nameJoseph•Pepe
Born5 March 1881 in Manchester, England (GBR)
Died29 September 1970 in Sutton, England (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Joseph Pepe, of Wimbledon Park Rifle Club, and William Pimm were the only Britons to win medals in both the small-bore rifle team events at the 1912 Olympics. Pepe was the son of an Italian immigrant. Like his father, he worked in the printing trade.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Shooting GBR Joseph Pepe
Small-Bore Rifle, Any Position, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 14
Small-Bore Rifle, Prone, 50 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 1 Gold
Small-Bore Rifle, Disappearing Target, 25 metres, Men (Olympic) 4
Small-Bore Rifle, Disappearing Target, 25 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 2 Silver