Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern
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Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern (April 1, 1861 – October 9, 1935) was a Swedish
horse rider
who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
and in the 1920 Summer Olympics
.
He won the silver medal in the Individual dressage competition
with his horse Neptun.
Eight years later he competed in the 1920 Olympic individual dressage competition
with his horse Iron, but they were disqualified.
He is the father of Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr.
who won four Olympic medals in dressage
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
horse rider
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
and in 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....
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He won the silver medal in the Individual dressage competition
Equestrian at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Individual dressage
The individual dressage was an equestrian event held as part of the Equestrian at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event. The Swedish team dominated the event, taking all three medals and having all six riders place within the top 8.-Results:...
with his horse Neptun.
Eight years later he competed in the 1920 Olympic individual dressage competition
Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual dressage
The individual dressage event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:...
with his horse Iron, but they were disqualified.
He is the father of Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr.
Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr.
Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr. was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics, in the 1948 Summer Olympics, in the 1952 Summer Olympics, and in the 1956 Summer Olympics....
who won four Olympic medals in dressage
Dressage
Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as "the highest expression of horse training." Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the World Equestrian Games...
.