About Afrânio da Costa
Lived 1892 – 1979 (aged 87). Afrânio da Costa was a Brazilian sport shooter and judge.
Afrânio Antônio da Costa (14 March 1892 – 26 June 1979) was a Brazilian sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He served as a judge of the Brazilian (TFR) between 1947 and 1962. He was born and died in Rio de Janeiro.
In 1920 he won the silver medal in the 50 metre free pistol event and the bronze medal with the Brazilian team in the team 50 metre free pistol competition. He was also part of the Brazilian team which finished fourth in the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics – Men's 30 metre team military pistol|team 30 metre military pistol event.
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Who was Afrânio da Costa?
Brazilian sport shooter
When was Afrânio da Costa born?
Afrânio da Costa was born on 14 March 1892 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Afrânio da Costa die?
Afrânio da Costa died on 26 June 1979 in Rio de Janeiro.
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Afrânio da Costa was a sport shooter and judge.
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Afrânio da Costa was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Afrânio da Costa. https://biography.guide/afranio-da-costa/
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