Gustaf Dyrsch
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Karl Gustaf Wilhelm Dyrsch (August 28, 1890 – May 7, 1974) was a Swedish
horse rider
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 he and his horse Salamis won the gold medal with the Swedish team in the team eventing competition. They also participated in the individual eventing competition
, but they did not finish the event.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
horse rider
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
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In 1920 he and his horse Salamis won the gold medal with the Swedish team in the team eventing competition. They also participated in the individual eventing competition
Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual eventing
The individual eventing event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:...
, but they did not finish the event.