Robert Foth

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Robert Foth
Personal information
BornJuly 3, 1958 (1958-07-03) (age 66)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Medal record
Men's shooting
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Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1992 Barcelona 50 m rifle three positions

Robert James Foth (born July 3, 1958) is an American sport shooter. He was born in Buffalo, New York. He won a silver medal in 50 metre rifle three positions at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Foth was born in Buffalo, New York. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Robert Foth". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2012.