About Aleksey Gushchin
Lived 1922 – 1986 (aged 64). Aleksey Gushchin was a Russian sport shooter.
Aleksey Petrovich Gushchin (; 5 January 1922 – 14 December 1986) was a Soviet pistol shooter who won the 50 m event at the 1960 Summer Olympics, setting a new Olympic record. During his career he set two world and two European records and won two individual silver medals at the world and European championships. In retirement he worked as a shooting coach and in 1965 wrote a handbook on pistol shooting.
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Who was Aleksey Gushchin?
sport shooter (1922–1986)
When was Aleksey Gushchin born?
Aleksey Gushchin was born on 5 January 1922 in Khokholsky District.
When did Aleksey Gushchin die?
Aleksey Gushchin died on 14 December 1986 in Moscow.
What was Aleksey Gushchin's occupation?
Aleksey Gushchin was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Aleksey Gushchin?
Aleksey Gushchin was Russian.
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