Guilherme Paraense, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Brazilian sport shooter
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Place of Birth: Belém, Pará, Brazil
About Guilherme Paraense
- 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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