Albert Preuß
German sport shooter (1864–1934)
Albert Preuß (born 29 January 1864, date of death unknown) was a German sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He won the bronze medal in the Team trap event. He also competed in the running deer, single shots event and finished 23rd. In the running deer, double shots event he finished 17th and in the trap competition he finished 4th.
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