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Guo Wenjun

Guo Wenjun (郭文珺), born 1984 in Xi'an, is a Chinese sport shooter who won Olympic gold in women's 10 m air pistol at Beijing 2008 and London 2012, the second woman to defend an Olympic shooting title.

Guo Yue

Guo Yue (郭跃, born 1988) is a retired Chinese table tennis player from Anshan, Liaoning: two Olympic team golds (2008, 2012), two Olympic bronzes, and the 2007 world singles title.

Guram Kutateladze (fighter)

Guram Kutateladze (გურამ ქუთათელაძე), the "Georgian Viking", is a Georgian lightweight MMA fighter born 1992; a UFC veteran at 2-3 best known for his 2020 split-decision upset of Mateusz Gamrot, later fighting for ACA and Karate Combat.

Gurbux Singh

Gurbux Singh, born 11 February 1935 in Peshawar, is an Indian field hockey Olympian: gold at Tokyo 1964 and Bangkok 1966, bronze as co-captain at Mexico 1968, later India's 1976 Olympic coach, international umpire, and Arjuna Awardee.

Gurcharan Singh

Gurcharan Singh names several Indian sports figures: hockey gold medalist Gurcharan Singh Grewal (1911–1949, Berlin 1936), Olympic boxer Gurcharan Singh (born 1977), a Padma Shri cricket coach, and weightlifter Gurucharan Singh.

Gurdev Singh

Gurdev Singh Kullar (Gurdev Singh), Indian field hockey inside right from Sansarpur, Punjab; 1956 Melbourne Olympic gold medallist with India, Asian Games silver 1958 and 1962 as captain; died Leeds 2024.

Gurindervir Singh

Gurindervir Singh (born 2000, Punjab) is an Indian Navy sprinter holding India's 100m national record at 10.09s (Ranchi, 23 May 2026), the first Indian under 10.10; also 60m (6.60) and 4x100m (38.69) national records.

Gurjeet Singh Toot

Gurjeet Singh Toot (ਗੁਰਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਤੂਤ), Indian circle kabaddi raider from Toot village, Ferozepur, Punjab; Best Raider England 2005 and Canada Cup 2007, 2007 World Cup winner; died 11 August 2026 aged 45 of kidney disease.

Gurmail Singh

Gurmail Singh, Indian field hockey half back (Punjab Police), born 1959 in Khusropur, Punjab; won gold with India at the 1980 Moscow Olympics and silver at the 1982 Asian Games.

Gurmit Singh

Gurmit Singh (Gurmit Singh Kullar, 1907-1992), Indian field hockey inside right, only Sikh on the British India team that won 1932 Los Angeles Olympic gold, scoring eight goals in two matches.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੰਧੂ)

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੰਧੂ), Indian goalkeeper for Bengaluru FC and India; first Indian in the UEFA Europa League and a top European league; two-time ISL Golden Glove and 2019 Arjuna Award winner.

GURPS

GURPS (Generic Universal Role Playing System) is Steve Jackson Games' generic tabletop RPG, first published 1986, now in its Fourth Edition (2004), using 3d6 roll-under skill checks and point-buy character creation across all genres.

Gus Bradley

Gus Bradley (born 1966) is an NFL defensive coordinator, now with the Tennessee Titans (2026), formerly DC for the Seahawks, Chargers, Raiders, and Colts and Jaguars head coach (14-48), known for his Cover 3-based 4-3 defense.

Gus Dillon

Gus Dillon (Augustus Frederick Dillon, 1883–1952) was a Canadian lacrosse defender with Montreal's Shamrock Lacrosse Club who won gold at the 1908 London Olympics, where Canada beat Great Britain 14–10 in the sport's last medal event until 2028.

Gus Erker

Gus Erker (August Casimir Erker, 1879-1951), German-born American rower for St. Louis' Century Boat Club; won 1904 Olympic gold in men's coxless fours (9:05.8) with Stockhoff, Dietz, and Nasse despite having only one eye.

Gus Hansen

Gus Hansen (Gustav Hansen, "The Great Dane"), Danish poker player born 1974, won the first WPT event, three WPT titles, the 2010 WSOPE bracelet, and the 2007 Aussie Millions, with over $10.6 million in live earnings.

Gus Johnson (basketball)

Gus "Honeycomb" Johnson (1938-1987), Akron-born NBA power forward for the Baltimore Bullets, 5x All-Star, 4x All-NBA, 1973 ABA champion with Indiana Pacers, Hall of Fame 2010, #25 retired by Washington.

Gus Kenworthy

Gus Kenworthy (Augustus Richard Kenworthy, born 1991, Chelmsford, England) is a British-American freestyle skier: Sochi 2014 slopestyle silver for the USA, four Olympics, five X Games medals, openly gay since 2015.

Gus Malzahn

Gus Malzahn is an American football coach, the offensive coordinator at Florida State and former head coach at Auburn and UCF, known for his high-tempo no-huddle offense.

Gus Meier

Gus Meier, Stanford University hurdler of the early 1930s; won the 1933 NCAA 120-yard high hurdles in 14.2 seconds, equaling Percy Beard's world record, before an April 1934 injury ended his hurdling career.

Gus Poyet

Gus Poyet (Gustavo Poyet), Uruguayan midfielder born 1967 in Montevideo; starred for Zaragoza and Chelsea, then managed Brighton, Sunderland, AEK, Betis, Bordeaux, Greece, and K League champion Jeonbuk.

Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr.

Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr. (Gösta, 1904–1995), Swedish dressage rider; four Olympics 1932–56, medals at all: team gold 1952 and 1956 on Krest, team silver 1932, individual bronze 1948 on Trumf; son of Boltenstern Sr.

Gustaf Adolf Jonsson

Gustaf Adolf Jonsson (1879–1949), Swedish sport shooter from Stockholms SkarpSF; competed at the 1908, 1912, and 1920 Olympics, winning team gold (1912 free rifle), silver (1908), and bronze (1920 military rifle prone).

Gustaf Boivie

Gustaf Boivie (Gustaf Carl Fredrik Boivie, 1864–1951), Swedish sport shooter and lawyer who won gold in the 25 m small-bore rifle disappearing target team event at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics with Carlberg and Hübner von Holst; also headed Sweden's bar association.

Gustaf Carlen

Gustaf Carlen (Gustaf Fredrik Carlén, 1890–1975), Swedish long-distance runner for IFK Oxelösund; 21st in individual cross-country at Stockholm 1912 and on Sweden's gold team cross-country squad without receiving a medal; 1914 Swedish team champion.

Gustaf Dyrssen

Gustaf Dyrssen (1891-1981), Swedish general and four-time Olympian; modern pentathlon gold 1920 and silver 1924, team épée silver 1936; UIPM president 1948-60 and IOC member 1952-70.

Gustaf Johnsson

Gustaf Johnsson (Nils Gustaf Johnsson-Weidel, 1890–1959) was a Swedish artistic gymnast from Malmö who won gold in the men's team event at the 1908 London Olympics; distinct from same-named Swedish shooters, skiers, and hockey players.

Gustaf Kilman

Gustaf Olof Falhem Kilman (1882–1946), Swedish army officer and show jumper; won team jumping gold on Gåtan at Stockholm 1912, joint 15th individually on Irving at Antwerp 1920; Knight of the Order of the Sword.

Gustaf Lewenhaupt

Gustaf Lewenhaupt (Carl Gustaf Sixtensson Lewenhaupt, 1879–1962), Swedish count and cavalry officer; won 1912 Stockholm Olympic team show jumping gold on Medusa and placed 17th in the first Olympic modern pentathlon; later chamberlain to Gustaf VI Adolf.

Gustaf Olson

Gustaf Adolf Olson (Gösta), 1883–1966, Swedish gymnast and fencer; won gold in the men's team gymnastics (Swedish system) at London 1908 and also competed in individual épée at the same Games.