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Guilherme Paraense (25 June 1884 – 18 April 1968) was a Brazilian sport shooter and Olympic Champion. He was the first Brazilian to win an Olympic gold medal.
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Paraense was born in Belem. He won a gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, in the Rapid-Fire Pistol event. He was also part of the Brazilian team which obtained a bronze medal in Military Revolver.
He also finished fourth with the Brazilian team in the team 30 metre military pistol competition. He also participated in the individual 50 metre free pistol event but his place is unknown.
Paraense died in Rio de Janeiro, aged 83.
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