| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas James Baxter |
| Nationality | English |
| Born | 18 March 1971 [1] Maulden, Bedfordshire |
Nicholas James Baxter (born 18 March 1971) is a male British sport shooter. [2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas James Baxter |
| Nationality | English |
| Born | 18 March 1971 [1] Maulden, Bedfordshire |
Nicholas James Baxter (born 18 March 1971) is a male British sport shooter. [2]
Baxter represented England at four consecutive Commonwealth Games in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010. The appearances resulted in the winning three gold medals, two silver medals and one bronze medal. [3]
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