Gustaf Dyrssen | |
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 Colonel Dyrssen in 1941. | |
| Birth name | Gustaf Peder Wilhelm Dyrssen |
| Born | 24 November 1891 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 13 May 1981 (aged 89) Kungsängen, Sweden |
| Allegiance | Sweden |
| Service/ | Swedish Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1957 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | |
| Relations | Wilhelm Dyrssen (father) Lizinka af Uggla (mother) Magnus Dyrssen (brother) |
 Dyrssen at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium | ||
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Sweden
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| Modern pentathlon | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
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1920 Antwerp | Modern pentathlon |
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1924 Paris | Modern pentathlon |
| Fencing | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
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1936 Berlin | Team épée |
Lieutenant General Gustaf Peder Wilhelm Dyrssen (24 November 1891 – 13 May 1981) was a Swedish Army officer and Olympic modern pentathlete.[1] Dyrssen had an extensive and distinguished military career, starting as a second lieutenant in the Svea Artillery Regiment in 1912. Over the years, he rose through the ranks, serving in various capacities, including as a captain in the General Staff and as the commander of the Svea Artillery Regiment. His career highlights include being appointed major in 1934, major general in 1944, and eventually serving as the military commander of the IV Military District and the Commandant General in Stockholm from 1945 to 1957. Dyrssen retired from the Army in 1957 but continued as lieutenant general in the reserve.
Beyond his military achievements, Dyrssen was a successful athlete. He excelled in the modern pentathlon, winning a gold medal in 1920 and a silver medal in 1924 at the Summer Olympics. Additionally, he earned medals in épée at the world championships and national titles in various years. Dyrssen's sports involvement extended to administration, where he held prominent positions such as president of the Swedish Fencing Federation, president of the International Modern Pentathlon Union, and a member of the International Olympic Committee.
In addition to his military and athletic pursuits, Dyrssen was actively involved in various committees and organizations, including chairing the Railway Preparedness Investigation and the Inter-Scandinavian Transit Committee. He also served on the Swedish Olympic Committee and held leadership roles in associations promoting sports and outdoor activities.
- ^ "Gustaf Dyrssen". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 August 2021.