Barry Edward Dagger (born 19 May 1937) is a British former sport shooter. Dagger competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1] He represented England in the 50 metres rifle prone, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[2] He represented England and won a gold medal in the 50 metres Rifle 3 Position (Pair) and a silver medal in the 10 metres Air Rifle (Pair), at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[3][4] Since retiring, Dagger has become a narrowboat owner and is active in the narrowboat communities, the boat is called Shooters Delight.[citation needed]

Barry Dagger
Personal information
Full nameBarry Edward Dagger
Born (1937-05-19) 19 May 1937 (age 87)
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
Medal record
Sports shooting
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Los Angeles 10 m air rifle
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1982 Brisbane 50m rifle 3 Pos
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 10m air rifle

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References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Barry Dagger". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
  2. ^ "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  3. ^ "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  4. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
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