Georgios Orfanidis

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Competed in Intercalated Games
SexMale
Full nameGeorgios D.•Orfanidis
Used nameGeorgios•Orfanidis
Original nameΓεώργιος Δ.•Ορφανίδης
Born1859 in İzmir, İzmir (TUR)
Died1942
AffiliationsSkopovolias Etaireias
NOC Greece
Medals OG IG
Gold 1 1
Silver 1 0
Bronze 0 0
Total 2 1

Biography

Orfanidis, the son of a university professor in medicine, competed in three different Olympics, competing in both pistol and rifle events. Remarkably, he also won titles in both disciplines, a rare feat. Orfanidis worked as a lawyer for many years, and between 1921 and 1930, he was a member of the Greek NOC.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1896 Summer Olympics Shooting GRE Georgios Orfanidis
Free Pistol, Men (Olympic) 5
Military Pistol, Men (Olympic) AC
Military Pistol, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
Free Rifle, Any Position, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
Military Rifle, Any Position, Men (Olympic) 5
1906 Intercalated Games Shooting GRE Georgios Orfanidis
Free Pistol, Men (Intercalated) 18
Free Pistol, Men (Intercalated) 1 Gold
Military Pistol, Men (Intercalated) 10
Military Pistol, Men (Intercalated) 20
Dueling Pistol, Men (Intercalated) 18
Dueling Pistol, Men (Intercalated) DNF
Free Rifle, Team, Men (Intercalated) Greece 4
Free Rifle, Any Position, Men (Intercalated) 20
Military Rifle, Kneeling or Standing, 1873-1874 Gras Model, Men (Intercalated) 8
Military Rifle, Kneeling or Standing, Men (Intercalated) 21
1908 Summer Olympics Shooting GRE Georgios Orfanidis
Trap, Open (Olympic) DNS
Free Pistol, Team, Men (Olympic) Greece 7
Free Rifle, Team, Men (Olympic) Greece 9
Military Rifle, Team, Men (Olympic) Greece 7
Small-Bore Rifle, Prone, Men (Olympic) 15