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 (aged 89 years 6 months 24 days) 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