Arthur Smith

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameArthur Athelstan•Smith
Used nameArthur•Smith
Born11 May 1883 in Kenley, Croydon, England (GBR)
Died23 October 1958 (aged 75 years 5 months 12 days) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (RSA)
NOC South Africa

Biography

Arthur Smith was a detective sergeant of the South African Police. He died from pneumonia and arteriosclerosis. He represented South Africa at the 1912 Olympics in free rifle and military rifle events with a best result in the military rifle team events.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Shooting RSA Arthur Smith
Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) 64
Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) South Africa 6
Military Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) 84
Military Rifle, 200, 400, 500 and 600 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) South Africa 4
Running Target, Single Shot, Men (Olympic) DNS
Running Target, Double Shot, Men (Olympic) DNS