Carl Osburn

Hall of Fame

Date of birth:

5/5/1884

Hometown:

Jacksontown, Ohio

Olympic Experience:

  • 1912 Olympic Games - Gold team, 200m-400m-500m-600m Army Rifle
  • 1912 Olympic Games - Silver individual, 300m Army Rifle
  • 1912 Olympic Games - Silver team, 600m Prone
  • 1920 Olympic Games - Gold individual, 300m Army Rifle Standing
  • 1920 Olympic Games - Gold team, 300m Army Rifle Standing
  • 1920 Olympic Games - Gold team, 300m Free Rifle 3x40
  • 1920 Olympic Games - Gold team, 300m Army Rifle Prone
  • 1920 Olympic Games - Gold team, 300m-600m Army Rifle Prone
  • 1920 Olympic Games - Bronze team, 100m Running Deer singles
  • 1924 Olympic Games - Silver individual, 600m Prone

Biography:

Osburn has an elaborate military history as well as a decorated shooting career.

Earning the distinction of Midshipman at the Naval Acadamy in in 1907, Osburn began competing in international style service rifle.

For more information and a complete article of Osburn's military history, click here.

Competition Highlights:

  • 1921 World Championships - Gold team, 300m Free Rifle 3x40
  • 1922 World Championships - Gold team, 300m Free Rifle 3x40
  • 1922 World Championships - Silver individual, 300m Free Rifle Standing
  • 1923 World Championships - Gold team, 300m Free Rifle 3x40
  • 1923 World Championships - Gold team, 300m Free Rifle Prone
  • 1923 World Championships - Gold team, 300m Free Rifle Kneeling
  • 1923 World Championships - Gold team, 300m Free Rifle Standing
  • 1924 World Championships - Gold team, 300m Free Rifle 3x40
  • 1924 World Championships - Gold team, 300m Free Rifle Prone