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Harry Adams

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHarry Lester•Adams
Used nameHarry•Adams
Born1 October 1880 in West Medway, Massachusetts (USA)
Died12 August 1968 (aged 87 years 10 months 11 days) in Oakland, California (USA)
AffiliationsUS Army, (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Harry Adams was a sergeant in the U.S. Cavalry when he competed in the 1912 Olympics. He was the second highest U.S. scorer in the military rifle-team event, but, although he entered three individual events, the best he could do in those was a pair of 12th places.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Shooting USA Harry Adams
Free Rifle, Men (Olympic) 28
Military Rifle, Three Positions, Men (Olympic) 12
Military Rifle, Men (Olympic) 12
Military Rifle, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold
Running Target, Single Shot, Men (Olympic) DNS
Running Target, Double Shot, Men (Olympic) DNS
1920 Summer Olympics Shooting USA Harry Adams
Military Rifle, Prone, Men (Olympic) AC

Errata

Previously identified as one Harry Loren Adams who died 16 February 1960 in Bronxville, New York, but this Harry Loren Adams was born on 20 February 1887 in Sedalia, Missouri. Per US Passport applications and NY Passenger lists Harry Lester Adams competed at the 1912 and 1920 Olympics, which is confirmed by his Oakland Tribune obituary.