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Official third-place winner's diploma from the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 24.5 x 18.25, awarded to Vasily Borisov of the Soviet Union for his bronze medal finish in "Arma Libera a 300 M" (300 metre rifle). Professionally linen-backed to a slightly larger size and in very good to fine condition, with a vertical fold, creasing, and small scattered stains.
Vasily Borisov was a Soviet rifle shooter (1922-2003) who earned considerable international success during his professional career: in addition to his bronze in Rome, he also won gold and silver medals at the Melbourne 1956 Summer Games. Between 1954 and 1966, Borisov won more than 20 medals at the ISSF World Shooting Championships.
