Ruby Ellen Fox (born August 11, 1945 in

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) is a former

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and Olympic silver medalist. At the

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in Los Angeles, California, she won a silver medal in the women's 25 metre pistol competition. At the

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, she place 26th in the 25 metre pistol competition and tied for 22nd place in the 10 metre

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competition.

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