Guilherme Paraense (June 25, 1884 – April 18, 1968) was a Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

ian sport shooter and Olympic Champion. He was the first Brazilian ever to win an Olympic gold medal.

He won gold medal at 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....

 in Antwerp, Rapid-Fire Pistol. 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

Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre team military pistol

The men's 30 metre team military pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second and last appearance of the event. The competition was held on August 3, 1920. 45 shooters from 9 nations competed.-Results:The scores of the five...

. He also participated in the individual 50 metre free pistol event

Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre free pistol

The men's 50 metre free pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the six appearance of such an event in different distances. The competition was held on August 2, 1920. 36 shooters from at least 8 nations competed.-Results:The...

but his place is unknown.