Raymond Bracken
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| Intro | Sport shooter | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Sports shooter | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 8 January 1891, Steubenville | |
| Death | 23 October 1974Columbus (aged 83 years) |
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Raymond "Ray" Cope Bracken (January 8, 1891 – October 23, 1974) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Steubenville, Ohio and died in Columbus, Ohio.
Coached by James H. Snook, and Bracken made his debut by winning the 1917 United States Revolver Association National Championship Pistol Novice Match. In 1920, along with his coach, he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team 50 metre free pistol competition, and the silver medal in the individual 30 metre military pistol. He also participated in the individual 50 metre free pistol competition.