Gustaf Dyrsch
Personal information
Born28 August 1890
Stockholm, Sweden
Died7 May 1974 (aged 83)
Sollentuna, Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportHorse riding
ClubIng1 IF, Stockholm

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]

Dyrsch was a career military officer holding the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1947.[4]

References

  1. "Gustaf Dyrsch". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. Gustaf Dyrsch. sports-reference.com
  3. Gustaf Dyrsch. Swedish Olympic Committee
  4. Generalmajoren greve Reinhold von Rosens hederspris (Carl XII) till "Bäste Jaktkamrat" åren 1927 – 2010. idrottonline.se


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