Karl Gustaf Wilhelm Dyrsch (28 August 1890 – 7 May 1974) was a Swedish Army officer and horse rider who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1] He and his horse Salamis were part of the Swedish team that won the gold medal in eventing. However, Dyrsch did not receive a medal as he failed to complete his individual routine.[2][3]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 August 1890 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 7 May 1974 (aged 83) Sollentuna, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Horse riding |
| Club | Ing1 IF, Stockholm |
Dyrsch was a career military officer holding the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1947.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Gustaf Dyrsch". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ Gustaf Dyrsch. sports-reference.com
- ^ Gustaf Dyrsch. Swedish Olympic Committee
- ^ Generalmajoren greve Reinhold von Rosens hederspris (Carl XII) till "Bäste Jaktkamrat" åren 1927 – 2010. idrottonline.se
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