Bertil Sandström
Encyclopedia
Karl Bertil Sandström (November 25, 1887 – December 1, 1964) was a Swedish
horse rider
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
, in the 1924 Summer Olympics
, and in the 1932 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 he and his horse Sabel won the silver medal in the individual dressage
.
Four years later he and Sabel won the silver medal with the individual dressage again.
In 1932 he was part of the Swedish team, which won the silver medal in the team dressage. This time with his horse Kreta. They also competed in the individual dressage event
and finished tenth.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
horse rider
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
, in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
, and in the 1932 Summer Olympics
1932 Summer Olympics
The 1932 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the X Olympiad, was a major world wide multi-athletic event which was celebrated in 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. No other cities made a bid to host these Olympics. Held during the worldwide Great Depression, many nations...
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In 1920 he and his horse Sabel won the silver medal in the individual dressage
Equestrian at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Individual dressage
The individual dressage was an equestrian event held as part of the Equestrian at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event. The Swedish team dominated the event, taking all three medals and having all six riders place within the top 8.-Results:...
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Four years later he and Sabel won the silver medal with the individual dressage again.
In 1932 he was part of the Swedish team, which won the silver medal in the team dressage. This time with his horse Kreta. They also competed in the individual dressage event
Equestrian at the 1932 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Games included Dressage , Eventing , and Show Jumping . The competitions were held from August 10, 1932 to August 14, 1932....
and finished tenth.