About Gustav Nyman
Lived 1874 – 1952 (aged 77). Gustav Nyman was a Finnish sport shooter.
Gustaf Richard Nyman (12 October 1874 – 14 May 1952) was a Finnish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 and the 1912 Summer Olympics, and won a world championship bronze.
+ Gustav Nyman at the Olympic GamesGamesEventRankNotes 1908 Summer Olympics 300 metre free rifle, three positions 44th Source: Team free rifle 8th Source: 1912 Summer Olympics 300 metre free rifle, three positions 19th Team free rifle 5th
Nyman won bronze in 300 metre free rifle 40 shots standing event at the 1914 ISSF World Shooting Championships.
His given names have also appeared as Gustav Richard and Kustaa Rikard. He often used the initials G. R. as his first name.
He received his journeyman papers as a plater in 1894.
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Who was Gustav Nyman?
Finnish sport shooter (1874–1952)
When was Gustav Nyman born?
Gustav Nyman was born on 12 October 1874 in Nummi.
When did Gustav Nyman die?
Gustav Nyman died on 14 May 1952 in Helsinki.
What was Gustav Nyman's occupation?
Gustav Nyman was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Gustav Nyman?
Gustav Nyman was Finnish.
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