Guilherme Paraense

Guilherme Paraense (25 June 1884 – 18 April 1968) was a Brazilian sport shooter and Olympic Champion.[1] He was the first Brazilian to win an Olympic gold medal.

Guilherme Paraense

Personal information
Born	25 June 1884 Belém, Empire of Brazil
Died	18 April 1968 (aged 83) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sport
Sport	Sports shooting
Medal record Men's shooting Representing  Brazil Olympic Games 1920 Antwerp 30 m military pistol 1920 Antwerp team 50 m free pistol

Paraense was born in Belém. He won a gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, in the Rapid-Fire Pistol event.[2] 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.

References

1. "Guilherme Paraense". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
2. Profile: "Guilherme Paraense" Archived 10 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine – databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on January 19, 2008)