Gottfried Kustermann (7 October 1943 – 19 March 2023) was a West German sports shooter. He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics in three small-bore rifle events with the best result of seventh place in 1972.[1] Kusterman won an individual world title in 10 meter air rifle in 1970, as well as several team medals between 1970 and 1978.

Gottfried Kustermann
Kustermann c. 1972
Personal information
Born(1943-10-07)7 October 1943
Garching, Gau Munich-Upper Bavaria, Germany
Died19 March 2023(2023-03-19) (aged 79)
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
SportSports shooting
EventRifle
ClubHSG München
Medal record
Representing  West Germany
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1970 Phoenix 10 m air rifle, team
Gold medal – first place 1970 Phoenix 10 m air rifle, ind.
Bronze medal – third place 1970 Phoenix 50 m rifle three positions, team
Bronze medal – third place 1970 Phoenix 50 m free rifle kneeling 40 shots, team
Gold medal – first place 1974 Thun 10 m air rifle, team
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Thun 50 m rifle three positions, team
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Thun 50 m free rifle kneeling 40 shots, team
Gold medal – first place 1978 Seoul 10 m air rifle, team
Silver medal – second place 1978 Seoul 50 m rifle three positions, team
Silver medal – second place 1978 Seoul 50 m free rifle standing 40 shots, team
Silver medal – second place 1978 Seoul 50 m free rifle kneeling 40 shots, team

Kustermann died in Munich, Bavaria on 19 March 2023, at the age of 79.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Gottfried Kustermann". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Gottfried Kustermann". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 March 2023.