Erik Gustaf Blomqvist (5 January 1879 – 17 September 1956) was a

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who competed in the

1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, be ...

and in the

1920 Summer Olympics The 1920 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1920; nl, Olympische Zomerspelen van 1920; german: Olympische Sommerspiele 1920), officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIe olympiade; nl, Spelen van ...

. In 1912 he won the gold medal as member of the Swedish team in the team free rifle competition. In the 300 metre free rifle, three positions event he finished tenth. Eight years later he won the bronze medal as member of the Swedish team in the team 600 metre military rifle, prone competition. In the

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 *

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- sixth place * 300 metre free rifle, three positions - place unknown

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