Gustav Nyman

Gustav Nyman
Personal information
National team Finland
Born (1874-10-12)12 October 1874
Nummi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
Died 14 May 1952(1952-05-14) (aged 77)
Helsinki, Finland
Occupation Blacksmith, sheet metal worker
Sport
Sport Sports shooting
Medal record
Representing Finland Russia
ISSF World Shooting Championships
1914 300 metre free rifle 40 shots standing

Gustav Richard Nyman (12 October 1874 – 14 May 1952) was a Finnish sport shooter, who competed in the 1908 and the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

Shooting

Olympics

Gustav Nyman at the Olympic Games
Games Event Rank Notes
1908 Summer Olympics 300 metre free rifle, three positions 44th Source:[2]
Team free rifle 8th Source:[3]
1912 Summer Olympics 300 metre free rifle, three positions 19th
Team free rifle 5th

International

Nyman won bronze in 300 metre free rifle 40 shots standing event at the 1914 ISSF World Shooting Championships.

Personal

He was born in Nummi and died in Helsinki.

His given names have also appeared as Gustaf Richard and Kustaa Rikard. He often used the initials G. R. as his first name.

References

  • Siukonen, Markku (2001). Urheilukunniamme puolustajat. Suomen olympiaedustajat 1906–2000. Suuri olympiateos (in Finnish). Jyväskylä: Graface. p. 230. ISBN 951-98673-1-7.
  1. ↑ "Sports Reference: Gustav Nyman". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  2. ↑ Mallon, Bill; Buchanan, Ian (2001). The 1908 Olympic Games: Results for All Competitors in All Events, With Commentary. Jefferson, North Carolina, United States: McFarland. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-7864-0598-5.
  3. ↑ Mallon, Bill; Buchanan, Ian (2001). The 1908 Olympic Games: Results for All Competitors in All Events, With Commentary. Jefferson, North Carolina, United States: McFarland. p. 227. ISBN 978-0-7864-0598-5.
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