British Honduras at the 1972 Summer Olympics
| Belize at the 1972 Summer Olympics | ||
|---|---|---|
Flag bearer Gilmore Hinkson | | |
| Medals |
| |
| Summer Olympics appearances ( overview) | ||
50 meter rifle prone
.
Background
The
shooter, Owen Phillips.[6] Gilmore Hinkson, a Belezian sports official,[7] was selected as the flag-bearer for the opening ceremony.[3]
Shooting
Owen Phillips was 66 years old at the time of the Munich Olympics and making his Olympic debut.50 meter rifle prone. Again, there was a maximum possible score of 600 points, and Phillips finished his competition with 555 points. This placed him 101st and last among all competitors.[12] The gold medal was won with 599 points by Ri Ho-jun of North Korea, the silver was taken with 598 points by the United States' Victor Auer, and the bronze was claimed with the same 598 points by Romania's Nicolae Rotaru.[12][13]
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Rank | ||
| Owen Phillips | 50 m pistol
|
376 | 59 |
50 m rifle prone
|
555 | 101 | |
References
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Archivedfrom the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
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- ^ "Belize at the 1972 Munchen Summer Games". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "West and Gaynair Honoured For Honesty". 7 News Belize. 28 August 2013. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Owen Phillips Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Owen D. PHILLIPS – Olympic Shooting – Belize". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Shooting at the 1972 Munchen Summer Games: Mixed Free Pistol, 50 metres". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Munich 1972 50m pistol 60 shots mixed - Olympic Shooting". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Shooting at the 1972 Munchen Summer Games: Mixed Small-Bore Rifle, Prone, 50 metres". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Munich 1972 50m rifle prone 60 shots mixed - Olympic Shooting". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 25 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
