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Morris Fisher, winner of the gold medal in the free rifle competition at the 1924 Olympics in Paris
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Born May 4, 1892 • Youngstown • Ohio
Died May 23, 1968 (aged 76)
Awards And Honors Olympic Games

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Morris Fisher, winner of the gold medal in the free rifle competition at the 1924 Olympics in Paris
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