Guilherme Paraense

Guilherme Paraense

Guilherme Paraense (June 25, 1884 – April 18, 1968) was a Brazilian sport shooter and Olympic Champion. He was the first Brazilian ever to win an Olympic gold medal.

He won gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, "Rapid-Fire Pistol". [http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=PARAEGUI01 Profile: "Guilherme Paraense"] – "databaseOlympics.com" (Retrieved on January 19, 2008)] He was also part of the Brazilian team which obtained a bronze medal in "Military Revolver".

He also finished fourth with the Brazilian team in the team 30 metre military pistol competition. He also participated in the individual 50 metre free pistol event but his place is unknown.

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