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Also known as Oscar Gomer Swahn

sport shooter (1847–1927)

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  • Kritiska anmärkningar vid J.H.Fichtes ethiska grundsatser
  • Kritiska Anmärkningar vid J.H. Fichtes ehtiska Grundsatser

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Type
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Active from
2012-09-12

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Key facts

Nationality
Swedish
Born
( 1847-10-20 ) 20 October 1847, Götaland , Sweden
Died
1 May 1927 (1927-05-01) (aged 79), Stockholm , Sweden
Country
Sweden
Sport
Sports shooting

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Sweden
Place of birth
Tanum Municipality
Place of death
Stockholm
Languages spoken
Swedish
Country for sport
Sweden
Image
Oscar Swahn 1912.jpg
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date of birth
1847-10-20
date of death
1927-05-01
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Oscar Swahn
name in native language
Oscar Gomer Swahn
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Encyclopedic overview

Oscar Gomer Swahn (20 October 1847 – 1 May 1927) was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won six medals, including three gold. Swahn holds records as the oldest Olympian at the time of competition, the oldest person to win gold, and the oldest athlete to win an Olympic medal.

Biography

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