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SHOT SELECTION The targets used during the running deer events featured three circles that competitors aimed at. The smallest of the circles was worth four points, the middle was worth three points, and the outermost circle earned two points. If a shooter hit the target but not a circle, they were awarded a point, except if they hit haunch (butt and thigh), which received no points.

In 1920, at the age of 72, Swahn competed in his third Olympic Games in Antwerp, earning him the distinction of being the oldest-ever competing Olympian, as well as the oldest to claim an Olympic medal. He competed in three events, winning a silver medal in the running deer double-shot team event. Swahn qualified for the 1924 Olympics as well, but did not participate due to illness.

FATHER AND SON

Oscar competed alongside his son Alfred during the Olympics. Alfred was a great shooter just like his dad. Alfred competed in four Olympics (three with his dad) and won nine medals, three of them gold. The Swahns shared the team gold medal in single-shot running deer in both 1908 and 1912.

72-Year-Old Wins Olympic Medal

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