About Alexander Taransky
Lived 1941 – 2017 (aged 76). Alexander Taransky was an Australian sport shooter.
Alexander Taransky (8 January 1941 – 8 December 2017) was an Australian sports shooter. He competed at the 1968, 1972 and the 1976 Summer Olympics. He was also selected for the Australian Pistol Shooting Team for the 1980 Summer Olympics however the Australian Shooting Team joined the boycott of the Moscow Olympics. He competed at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane where he won two gold medals for pistol shooting.
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Who was Alexander Taransky?
Australian sports shooter
When was Alexander Taransky born?
Alexander Taransky was born on 8 January 1941.
When did Alexander Taransky die?
Alexander Taransky died on 8 December 2017.
What was Alexander Taransky's occupation?
Alexander Taransky was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Alexander Taransky?
Alexander Taransky was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexander Taransky. https://biography.guide/alexander-taransky/
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