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| Born | (1886-01-07)January 7, 1886 New Stark, Ohio, United States | |||||||||||||||||
| Died | November 28, 1938(1938-11-28) (aged 52) Ada, Ohio, United States | |||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Sports shooting | |||||||||||||||||
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Captain Arthur Dale Rothrock (January 7, 1886 – November 28, 1938) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
In 1920 he won an Olympic gold medal as a member of the American team in the team small-bore rifle competition and a silver medal in the individual small-bore rifle. He also participated in the 300 metre military rifle, standing event but his place is unknown.
Additionally, he participated in a number of marksmen competitions both in the United States and abroad.
Personal life
Rothrock was born in New Stark, Ohio to George and Anna May (Bowers) Rothrock. At a young age, his family moved to Ada, Ohio. Rothrock graduated from Ada High School in 1901 before attending Ohio Northern University.
Rothrock died in Ada, Ohio, two days before he was set to retire from the US Army. He was buried at the Rock Island National Cemetery.
References
- "Arthur Rothrock". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- "Dale Rothrock Wins the Lillie". The University Herald. August 20, 1909. p. 2. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- "Dale Rothrock Here Following Victorious International Shoot". The Ada Herald. September 30, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- "Our Public Schools". The Ada Record. May 22, 1901. p. 2. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- "Captain Rothrock Rites Wednesday". The Ada Herald. December 2, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
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