About Guilherme Paraense
Lived 1884 – 1968 (aged 83). Guilherme Paraense was a Brazilian sport shooter.
Guilherme Paraense (25 June 1884 – 18 April 1968) was a Brazilian sport shooter and Olympic Champion. He was the first Brazilian to win an Olympic gold medal.
Paraense was born in Belém. He won a gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, in the Rapid-Fire Pistol event. He was also part of the Brazilian team which earned 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.
Paraense died in Rio de Janeiro, aged 83.
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Who was Guilherme Paraense?
Brazilian sport shooter (1884-1968)
When was Guilherme Paraense born?
Guilherme Paraense was born on 25 June 1884 in Belém.
When did Guilherme Paraense die?
Guilherme Paraense died on 18 April 1968 in Rio de Janeiro.
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Guilherme Paraense was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Guilherme Paraense?
Guilherme Paraense was Brazilian.
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