Arthur Rothrock Explained

Arthur Rothrock
Birth Date:7 January 1886
Birth Place:New Stark, Ohio, United States
Death Place:Ada, Ohio, United States
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.[1]

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[2] and abroad.[3]

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[4] before attending Ohio Northern University.[5]

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arthur Rothrock . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418073344/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ro/arthur-rothrock-1.html . April 18, 2020 . December 17, 2014 . Sports Reference.
  2. News: August 20, 1909 . Dale Rothrock Wins the Lillie. . 2 . The University Herald . April 28, 2023.
  3. News: September 30, 1921 . Dale Rothrock Here Following Victorious International Shoot . 1 . . April 28, 2023.
  4. News: May 22, 1901 . Our Public Schools . 2 . The Ada Record . April 28, 2023.
  5. News: December 2, 1938 . Captain Rothrock Rites Wednesday . 1 . . April 28, 2023.