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Shooter Wins First Olympic Gold in Small Bore Three Positions
John Writer set two world records in the small bore rifle event to give the United States its gold medal. He scored 381 in standing and 1166 total, surpassing Oleg Lapkin of the Soviet Union. The day also featured several swimming world records including the women's 400 meter freestyle relay trials and an American lead by Jennie Wyle.
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Munich
UPD
John Writer
Mexico City
United States
Writer
Oleg Lapkin
Soviet Union
U.S
Jennie Wyle
Mountain View
Calif
Novella Calligaris
Italy
Mark Spitz
Carmichael