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Fritz Richard Gustav Schuft (16 June 1876 in Berlin – 8 February 1948 in Cottbus) was a German gymnast. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.[1]

FullnameFritz Richard Gustav Schuft
Born(1876-06-16)16 June 1876
Berlin, German Empire
Died8 February 1948(1948-02-08) (aged 71)
Cottbus, Allied-occupied Germany
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Gustav Schuft
Full nameFritz Richard Gustav Schuft
Born(1876-06-16)16 June 1876
Berlin, German Empire
Died8 February 1948(1948-02-08) (aged 71)
Cottbus, Allied-occupied Germany
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country represented
GymTurngemeinde in Berlin 1848
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1896 AthensTeam parallel bars
Gold medal – first place1896 AthensTeam horizontal bar
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Schuft was a member of the German team that won two gold medals by placing first in both of the team events, the parallel bars and the horizontal bar. He also competed in the parallel bars, horizontal bar, vault, and pommel horse individual events, though without success.[2]

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