Erik Blomqvist (sport shooter)
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NationalitySwedish
Died17 September 1956 (aged 77)
Stockholm, Sweden
CountrySweden
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 5 January 1879 |
| Died | 17 September 1956 (aged 77) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Sport | Sports shooting |
Medal record | |
Erik Gustaf Blomqvist (5 January 1879 – 17 September 1956) was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]
In 1912, he won the gold medal as a member of the Swedish team in the team free rifle competition. He finished tenth in the 300 metre free rifle, three positions event. Eight years later, he won the bronze medal as a member of the Swedish team in the team 600 metre military rifle, prone competition.[2]
In the 1920 Summer Olympics, he also participated in the following events:
- 600 metre military rifle, prone - fifth place
- Team 300 metre military rifle, prone - fifth place
- 300 metre military rifle, prone - sixth place
- Team 300 and 600 metre military rifle, prone - sixth place
- Team free rifle - sixth place
- 300 metre free rifle, three positions - place unknown
