In the history of shooting sports, Ioannis Frangoudis is one of the names the record keeps returning to.
The record lists Ioannis Frangoudis as Greek sport shooter and army officer (1863–1916).
Ioannis Frangoudis was born at Zakynthos in 1863. His recorded nationality is Cyprus.
Organised sport was still being codified in this period: rules, governing bodies and records were all being written for the first time.
He competed at shooting at the 1896 Summer Olympics – men's 30 metre free pistol, shooting at the 1896 Summer Olympics – men's 25 metre rapid fire pistol and shooting at the 1896 Summer Olympics – men's 300 metre army rifle.
Sport is the rare field that publishes its own evidence: the result is the argument.
That the career was built from Cyprus matters: facilities, coaching and funding are unevenly distributed, and they decide who ever reaches the start line.
Ioannis Frangoudis died in 1916, aged 53. The results remain in the record, which is the only permanent form of an athletic career.
Achievements
- Competed at shooting at the 1896 Summer Olympics – men's 30 metre free pistol, shooting at the 1896 Summer Olympics – men's 25 metre rapid fire pistol and shooting at the 1896 Summer Olympics – men's
- Discipline: shooting sports
