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Léon de Lunden

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Léon de Lunden
Personal information
Born1856
Died1947
Sport
SportShooting
Event(s)Live pigeon shooting
Trap shooting
Medal record
Representing  Belgium
Men's Shooting
Gold medal – first place 1900 Paris Pigeon shoot

Léon de Lunden (1856–1947) was a Belgian sports shooter who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the live pigeon shoot, an event that was unique to the 1900 Games and is no longer recognised by the International Olympic Committee. He totaled 21 kills during the tournament to take gold. He won 5,000 francs for his victory.

References

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  • Rabinowitz, Jordan (4 February 2014). "Island of misfit sports: 13 defunct Olympic events". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 5 February 2014.