Gil Boa

Olympic sport shooter (1924–1973)

PersonDied aged 49humanQ964898

Born: August 8, 1924
Died: September 7, 1973
Birthplace: Montreal
Place of death: St. Catharines
Citizenship: Canada
Occupation: sport shooter
Height: 177 cm

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Gilmour Stuart "Gil" Boa was a Canadian sport shooter who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics, in the 1956 Summer Olympics, in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.

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Sex or gender: male
Participant in: 1972 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
1960 Summer Olympics
1952 Summer Olympics
shooting at the 1956 Summer Olympics – men's 50 metre rifle, prone awards: Olympic bronze medal
Given name: Gil
Sport: shooting sports
Awards: Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Family name: Boa

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