Afrânio_da_Costa

Afrânio da Costa

Afrânio da Costa

Brazilian sport shooter

Afrânio Antônio da Costa (14 March 1892 – 26 June 1979) was a Brazilian sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He served as a judge of the Brazilian Federal Court of Appeals [pt] (TFR) between 1947 and 1962. He was born and died in Rio de Janeiro.[1][2]

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In 1920 he won the silver medal in the 50 metre free pistol event and the bronze medal with the Brazilian team in the team 50 metre free pistol competition. He was also part of the Brazilian team which finished fourth in the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre team military pistol|team 30 metre military pistol event.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Afrânio da Costa". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
  2. [2]
    "STJ - Ministros do Tribunal Federal de Recursos". Superior Tribunal de Justiça. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Afrânio da Costa". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 August 2021.


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