Helmer Mörner
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Helmer Fredrik Gustafsson Mörner (May 8, 1895 – January 5, 1962), also known as Graf Helmer Morner, was a Swedish
horse rider
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
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In 1920 he and his horse Germania won the gold medal in the individual eventing competition. They were also part of the Swedish team which won the gold medal
in the team eventing.
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 Germania won the gold medal in the individual eventing competition. They were also part of the Swedish team which won the gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
in the team eventing.