Henry B. Richardson
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Henry Barber Richardson (May 19, 1889 – November 19, 1963) was an American
archer
. He won two Olympic bronze medal
s. Richardson was the first archer to win medals at two different editions of the Olympic Games as well as the youngest medallist at the 1904 Summer Olympics
at the age of 15 years and 124 days.
in St. Louis, Missouri
. 15 years old at the time, he was a member of the Boston Archers team that finished third of four teams in the event with a total of 1268 points. Richardson also placed 9th in the double York round
with 439 points and 10th in the double American round
with 813 points.
at the 1908 Summer Olympics
. Richardson's first round was solid, but not spectacular. His score of 343 put him in 5th place, 60 points behind the leader William Dod
. In the second half of the competition, however, Richardson shone. He took honors for the best round of the tournament, with 417 points (only 22 points fewer than his two-round sum 4 years previously), despite gaining little ground against Dod, who shot a 412. Richardson trailed Reginald Brooks-King
by only 1 point with 3 arrows left, before finally finishing in third with 760 points to Dod's 815 and Brooks-King's 768.
He also entered the Continental style
event, placing 15th with 171 points.
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archer
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
. He won two Olympic bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
s. Richardson was the first archer to win medals at two different editions of the Olympic Games as well as the youngest medallist at the 1904 Summer Olympics
1904 Summer Olympics
The 1904 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the III Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States from 1 July 1904, to November 23, 1904, at what is now known as Francis Field on the campus of Washington University...
at the age of 15 years and 124 days.
1904 Summer Olympics
Richardson's first medal was in the team event at the 1904 Summer Olympics1904 Summer Olympics
The 1904 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the III Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States from 1 July 1904, to November 23, 1904, at what is now known as Francis Field on the campus of Washington University...
in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
. 15 years old at the time, he was a member of the Boston Archers team that finished third of four teams in the event with a total of 1268 points. Richardson also placed 9th in the double York round
Archery at the 1904 Summer Olympics - Men's double York round
The men's double York round event was part of the archery programme at the 1904 Summer Olympics. A York round consisted of 72 arrows shot at 100 yards, 48 arrows shot at 80 yards, and 24 arrows shot at 60 yards. The total number of arrows for a double round was 288...
with 439 points and 10th in the double American round
Archery at the 1904 Summer Olympics - Men's double American round
The men's double American round event was part of the archery programme at the 1904 Summer Olympics. An American round consisted of 30 arrows at each of 60, 50, and 40 yard distances. The total number of arrows for the double round was 180...
with 813 points.
1908 Summer Olympics
Four years later, at 19 years of age, he won his second bronze medal, this time in the men's double York roundArchery at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's double York round
The men's double York round was one of three archery events on the archery at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Arrows were shot in ends, or groups, of three. The archers shot a total of 288 arrows each over the two rounds of 144. The competition was held on Friday, 17 July and Saturday, 18...
at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
. Richardson's first round was solid, but not spectacular. His score of 343 put him in 5th place, 60 points behind the leader William Dod
William Dod
William Dod was a British archer. He won the gold medal in the men's double York round at the 1908 Summer Olympics on his 41st birthday....
. In the second half of the competition, however, Richardson shone. He took honors for the best round of the tournament, with 417 points (only 22 points fewer than his two-round sum 4 years previously), despite gaining little ground against Dod, who shot a 412. Richardson trailed Reginald Brooks-King
Reginald Brooks-King
Reginald Brooks-King was a Welsh archer.- Olympic Silver Medal :He won the silver medal in the men's double York round at the 1908 Summer Olympics....
by only 1 point with 3 arrows left, before finally finishing in third with 760 points to Dod's 815 and Brooks-King's 768.
He also entered the Continental style
Archery at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's Continental style
The men's Continental style was one of three archery events on the Archery at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Arrows were shot singly. Each archer shot 40 arrows, with the target 50 metres distant. The event was held on 20 July....
event, placing 15th with 171 points.