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Paul Palén

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Paul Palén
Paul Palén (left) at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born(1881-04-04)4 April 1881
Garpenberg, Sweden
Died12 October 1944(1944-10-12) (aged 63)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportShooting
ClubVästerviks SG
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Team 30 m military pistol
Silver medal – second place 1912 Stockholm Rapid fire pistol

A. G. Paul Palén (4 April 1881 – 12 October 1944) was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1] He won the gold medal as member of the Swedish team in the 30 m military pistol event and a silver medal in the rapid fire pistol competition. He also participated in the 50 metre pistol event and finished 36th.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Paul Palén". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  2. ^ Paul Palén. sports-reference.com
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