Sweden at the 1908 Summer Olympics
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Sweden
competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
in London
, United Kingdom
. It was the third appearance of the Europe
an nation, which had missed only the 1904 Summer Olympics
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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....
competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
in London
London
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom during the period when what is now the Republic of Ireland formed a part of it....
. It was the third appearance of the Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an nation, which had missed only the 1904 Summer Olympics
1904 Summer Olympics
The 1904 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the III Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States from 1 July 1904, to November 23, 1904, at what is now known as Francis Field on the campus of Washington University...
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Medalists
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Frithiof Mårtensson Frithiof Mårtensson Frithiof M. Mårtensson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class.-External links:*... |
Wrestling (Greco-Roman) Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, nine wrestling events were contested, all for men. There were four weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and five weight classes in freestyle wrestling.... |
Men's middleweight | |
Swedish men's team | Gymnastics Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics, two gymnastics events were contested. No nation was successful in winning more than one medal.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-Sources:... |
Men's team Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team The men's team was one of two gymnastics events on the Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Each team was composed of between 16 and 40 gymnasts, with a time limit of 30 minutes for the performance. Free gymnastics and hand apparati were allowed... |
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Hjalmar Johansson Hjalmar Johansson Carl Hjalmar August Johansson was a Swedish diver, swimmer and track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
Diving Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, two diving events were contested, both for men only. The competition was held on Tuesday July 14, 1908 and Friday July 24, 1908.-Medal summary:... |
Men's 10 m platform Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform, also known as the high diving competition, was one of two diving events on the diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme, along with the men's 3 metre springboard.... |
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Ulrich Salchow Ulrich Salchow Karl Emil Julius Ulrich Salchow was a Swedish figure skater, who dominated the sport in the first decade of the 20th century.... |
Figure skating Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, four figure skating events were contested. This took place at the Prince's Skating Club, in the district of Knightsbridge... |
Men's singles Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual Sweden's Ulrich Salchow, who had won several World Figure Skating Championships, easily won the gold medal after his main rival, Russia's Nikolai Panin, withdrew in protest over what he considered unfair judging.-Results:Referee: Herbert G. Fowler... |
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Oscar Swahn Oscar Swahn Oscar Gomer Swahn was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won several medals.... |
Shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:... |
Men's single-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's single-shot running deer The men's single-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing one shot during each run. The runs lasted about 4 seconds each and took place 110 yards... |
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Arvid Knöppel Arvid Knöppel G. Arvid Knöppel was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the team single-shot running deer event.-External links:*... Ernst Rosell Ernst Rosell Ernst Oscar Rosell was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the team running deer, single shots event.... Alfred Swahn Alfred Swahn Alfred "Alf" Gomer Swahn was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... Oscar Swahn Oscar Swahn Oscar Gomer Swahn was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won several medals.... |
Shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:... |
Men's team single-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team single-shot running deer The men's team single-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of four shooters. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing one shot during each run. The runs lasted about... |
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Eric Lemming Eric Lemming Eric Valdemar Lemming was a Swedish athlete who competed in a wide variety of events.Lemming won a total of 7 Olympic medals over three Olympics including 4 golds.... |
Athletics Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, England, 26 athletics events were contested, all for men only.Each nation was allowed to enter up to 12 competitors in most of the events. In the team races , each nation entered one team. The medley relay was run by four athletes, with four alternates... |
Men's javelin throw Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin was required to be held in the middle. The competition was held on July 17, 1908.42 throwers from eleven nations competed.... |
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Eric Lemming Eric Lemming Eric Valdemar Lemming was a Swedish athlete who competed in a wide variety of events.Lemming won a total of 7 Olympic medals over three Olympics including 4 golds.... |
Athletics Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, England, 26 athletics events were contested, all for men only.Each nation was allowed to enter up to 12 competitors in most of the events. In the team races , each nation entered one team. The medley relay was run by four athletes, with four alternates... |
Men's freestyle javelin Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's freestyle javelin The men's freestyle javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin could be held anywhere. The competition was held on July 15, 1908.33 throwers from nine nations competed.... |
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Mauritz Andersson Mauritz Andersson Mauritz Olof Andersson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class.... |
Wrestling (Greco-Roman) Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, nine wrestling events were contested, all for men. There were four weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and five weight classes in freestyle wrestling.... |
Men's middleweight | |
Karl Malmström Karl Malmström Karl Malmström was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics where he won the silver medal for the 10 metre platform event.-External links:*... |
Diving Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, two diving events were contested, both for men only. The competition was held on Tuesday July 14, 1908 and Friday July 24, 1908.-Medal summary:... |
Men's 10 m platform Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform, also known as the high diving competition, was one of two diving events on the diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme, along with the men's 3 metre springboard.... |
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Richard Johansson Richard Johansson Richard Johansson was a Swedish figure skater. He won the silver medal in the men's singles competition at the 1908 London Olympics. He was part of the Swedish medal sweep there.... |
Figure skating Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, four figure skating events were contested. This took place at the Prince's Skating Club, in the district of Knightsbridge... |
Men's singles Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual Sweden's Ulrich Salchow, who had won several World Figure Skating Championships, easily won the gold medal after his main rival, Russia's Nikolai Panin, withdrew in protest over what he considered unfair judging.-Results:Referee: Herbert G. Fowler... |
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Carl Hellström Carl Hellström Carl Leopold Hellström was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Edmund Thormählen Edmund Thormählen Edmund Gustaf Thormählen was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Vinga, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Erik Wallerius Erik Wallerius Erik G. Wallerius was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Eric Sandberg Eric Sandberg Eric G. Sandberg was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Harald Wallin Harald Wallin Johan Harald Alfred Wallin was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
Sailing Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad . With the exception of 1904 and possible 1916 sailing was always a part of the Olympic program.... |
Men's 8 metre class Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - 8 metre class The 8 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Ryde. Three races were scheduled. 26 sailors, on 5 boats, from 3 nation competed.- Results :13px = Male, 13px = Female- Extra awards :* Gilt commemorative medal:... |
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Per-Olof Arvidsson Per-Olof Arvidsson Per-Olof Arvidsson was a Swedish shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Janne Gustafsson Janne Gustafsson Johan "Janne" Gustafsson was a Swedish shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... Axel Jansson Axel Jansson Carl Axel Jansson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... Gustaf Adolf Jonsson Gustaf Adolf Jonsson Gustaf Adolf Jonsson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... Claës Rundberg Claës Rundberg Claës J. Rundberg was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was a member of the Swedish team which won the silver medal in the free rifle team event.... |
Shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:... |
Men's team free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team free rifle The men's team free rifle at 300 metres was one of 15 events on the shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Thursday, July 9, 1908 and on Friday, July 10, 1908.Fifty-four sport shooters from nine nations competed.... |
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Eric Carlberg Eric Carlberg Gustaf Eric Carlberg was a Swedish sport shooter, fencer, and modern pentathlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.1906 AthensIn the 1906 Summer Olympics he participated in the following shooting... Vilhelm Carlberg Vilhelm Carlberg Gustaf Vilhelm Carlberg was a Swedish sports shooter and Olympic Champion.He won three Gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, and also obtained olympic medals at the 1906, 1908 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He was the most successful athlete at the 1912 Olympics... Johan Hübner von Holst Johan Hübner von Holst Johan Hübner von Holst was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... Franz-Albert Schartau Franz-Albert Schartau Franz-Albert Schartau was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
Shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:... |
Men's team small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team small-bore rifle The men's team small-bore rifle was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of four shooters. Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through proscribing ammunition weighing more than 140 grains, with a velocity of more than 1,450... |
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Robert Andersson Robert Andersson Robert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive... Erik Bergvall Erik Bergvall Erik Gustaf Bergvall was a Swedish water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the bronze medal.On retirement he serves asa the president of FINA.... Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 200 m breaststroke, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... Harald Julin Harald Julin Harald Sigfrid Alexander Julin was a Swedish freestyle swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 100 m freestyle, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... Torsten Kumfeldt Torsten Kumfeldt Karl Torsten Kumfeldt was a Swedish water polo player and breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... Axel Runström Axel Runström Axel Wilhelm Runström was a Swedish water polo player and diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish water polo team, which was able to win the bronze medal.... |
Water polo Water polo at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Belgium:* Victor Boin* Herman Donners* Fernand Feyaerts * Oscar Grégoire* Herman Meyboom* Albert Michant * Joseph Pletinckx... |
Men's competition | |
Märtha Adlerstråhle Märtha Adlerstråhle Märtha Adlerstråhle was a Swedish tennis player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 she won the bronze medal in the indoor singles competition.-External links:*... |
Tennis Tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics Six tennis events were contested at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. Indoor tennis events were held for the first time, along with the usual outdoor events. Women's tennis returned, with women's singles and indoor women's singles. 50 players, 40 men and 10 women, competed... |
Women's indoor singles | |
Wollmar Boström Wollmar Boström Wollmar Filip Boström was a diplomat and tennis player from Sweden. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London in the men's indoor doubles tournament, alongside Gunnar Setterwall. From 1925 till 1945 he was the Swedish minister in Washington.... Gunnar Setterwall Gunnar Setterwall Carl Gunnar Emanuel Setterwall was a male tennis player from Sweden, who is best known for his four Olympic medals which he won at two different Olympic Games.He was born in Stockholm.... |
Tennis Tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics Six tennis events were contested at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. Indoor tennis events were held for the first time, along with the usual outdoor events. Women's tennis returned, with women's singles and indoor women's singles. 50 players, 40 men and 10 women, competed... |
Men's indoor doubles | |
Harald Julin Harald Julin Harald Sigfrid Alexander Julin was a Swedish freestyle swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 100 m freestyle, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... |
Swimming Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, six swimming events were contested. These were the first Olympic Games in which a 100 metre pool had been especially constructed . Previous Olympic events were swum in open water... |
Men's 100 m freestyle Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre freestyle The men's 100 metre freestyle was one of six swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the shortest of the three individual freestyle events, as the 50 yard freestyle had been dropped after its one appearance on the 1904 Summer Olympics programme... |
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Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 200 m breaststroke, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... |
Swimming Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, six swimming events were contested. These were the first Olympic Games in which a 100 metre pool had been especially constructed . Previous Olympic events were swum in open water... |
Men's 200 m breaststroke Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre breaststroke The men's 200 metre breaststroke was one of 6 swimming events on the Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the only breaststroke event on the schedule... |
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Arvid Spångberg Arvid Spångberg Arvid Fredrik "Sparven" Spångberg was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was born in Stockholm and died in New York City.He won the bronze medal in the 10 metre platform event.... |
Diving Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, two diving events were contested, both for men only. The competition was held on Tuesday July 14, 1908 and Friday July 24, 1908.-Medal summary:... |
Men's 10 m platform Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform, also known as the high diving competition, was one of two diving events on the diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme, along with the men's 3 metre springboard.... |
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Per Thorén Per Thorén Per Thorén was a Swedish figure skater in the early 20th century who won a bronze medal at the 1908 Olympic Games.-Results:... |
Figure skating Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, four figure skating events were contested. This took place at the Prince's Skating Club, in the district of Knightsbridge... |
Men's singles Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual Sweden's Ulrich Salchow, who had won several World Figure Skating Championships, easily won the gold medal after his main rival, Russia's Nikolai Panin, withdrew in protest over what he considered unfair judging.-Results:Referee: Herbert G. Fowler... |
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Oscar Swahn Oscar Swahn Oscar Gomer Swahn was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won several medals.... |
Shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:... |
Men's double-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's double-shot running deer The men's double-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing two shots during each run. The runs lasted about 4 seconds each and took place 110 yards... |
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Otto Nilsson Otto Nilsson Sven Otto Nilsson was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the bronze medal in the javelin throw event... |
Athletics Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, England, 26 athletics events were contested, all for men only.Each nation was allowed to enter up to 12 competitors in most of the events. In the team races , each nation entered one team. The medley relay was run by four athletes, with four alternates... |
Men's freestyle javelin Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's freestyle javelin The men's freestyle javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin could be held anywhere. The competition was held on July 15, 1908.33 throwers from nine nations competed.... |
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Bruno Söderström Bruno Söderström Bruno Söderström was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the Javelin throw free style and pole vault.... |
Athletics Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, England, 26 athletics events were contested, all for men only.Each nation was allowed to enter up to 12 competitors in most of the events. In the team races , each nation entered one team. The medley relay was run by four athletes, with four alternates... |
Men's pole vault Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's pole vault The men's pole vault was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on Friday, July 24, 1908.15 pole vaulters from seven nations competed... |
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John Svanberg | Athletics Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, England, 26 athletics events were contested, all for men only.Each nation was allowed to enter up to 12 competitors in most of the events. In the team races , each nation entered one team. The medley relay was run by four athletes, with four alternates... |
Men's 5 miles Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 5 miles The men's 5 miles race was held at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. It was discontinued after that in favour of the metric races of 5,000 and 10,000 metres. The competition was held on July 15, 1908 and July 18, 1908... |
Athletics
Sweden was one of 5 nations to win at least one gold medal in athletics, and one of only three to earn more than one. Sweden's two gold medals placed the nation third in the standings behind the United States and Great Britain.Running
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Men's 100 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres was the shortest of the sprint races at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held over the course of three days... |
Heats | Knut Lindberg Knut Lindberg Knut Lindberg was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.... |
11.2 seconds 2nd, heat 8 |
Did not advance | |
Knut Stenborg Knut Stenborg Knut Stenborg was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.... |
11.5 seconds 2nd, heat 7 |
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Karl Fryksdal Karl Fryksdal Karl Fryksdal was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 100 metres, Fryksdal took third place in his first round heat and did not advance to the semifinals.-References:... |
Unknown 3rd, heat 12 |
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Men's 200 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metre race was held for the third time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908.43 sprinters from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
Semi- finalist |
Sven Låftman Sven Låftman Sven Låftman was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.Låftman won his preliminary heat in the 200 metres with a time of 23.8 seconds, the slowest winning time in the round... |
23.8 seconds 1st, heat 6 |
Did not start —, semifinal 2 |
Did not advance |
Heats | Knut Stenborg | Unknown 4th, heat 2 |
Did not advance | ||
Knut Lindberg | Unknown 4th, heat 11 |
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Men's 400 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres was an Olympic event for the fourth time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held originally scheduled from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908. The rerun of the final was held on July 25, 1908... |
Heats | Sven Låftman | Unknown 3rd, heat 4 |
Did not advance | |
Arvid Ringstrand Arvid Ringstrand Arvid Ringstrand was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 400 metres, Ringstrand finished third in his preliminary heat and did not advance to the semifinals.-References:... |
Unknown 3rd, heat 14 |
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Men's 800 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres The men's 800 metres made its fourth Olympic appearance at the 1908 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 20, 1908 and on July 21, 1908. The races were held on a track of 536.45 metres= mile in circumference... |
Semi- finalist |
Kristian Hellström Kristian Hellström Kristian Hellström was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the 1500 metres.He competed for Sweden in the 1906 Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece in the 1500 metres where he won the bronze medal. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London as well... |
None held | Unknown 2nd, semifinal 8 |
Did not advance |
Evert Björn Evert Björn Evert Björn was a Swedish athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and in the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.... |
Unknown 3rd, semifinal 1 |
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— | Edward Dahl Edward Dahl Edward Dahl was a Swedish athlete. He competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics in Athens and in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.... |
Did not finish —, semifinal 5 |
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Frank Danielson Frank Danielson Frank Gösta Danielson was a Swedish athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 800 metres, Danielson did not finish his initial semifinal heat and did not advance to the final.... |
Did not finish —, semifinal 6 |
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Men's 1500 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres was an Olympic event for the fourth times at the 1908 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 13, 1908 and on July 14, 1908. The races were held on a track of 536.45 metres= mile in circumference... |
Semi- finalist |
Edward Dahl | None held | Unknown 2nd, semifinal 8 |
Did not advance |
Axel Andersson Axel Andersson E. Axel Andersson was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 1500 metres, Andersson placed sixth of seven in his initial semifinal heat and did not advance to the final.... |
Unknown 6th, semifinal 8 |
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Evert Björn | Did not finish —, semifinal 3 |
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Men's 110 metre hurdles Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 110 metre hurdles The men's 110 metres hurdles was the shorter of two hurdling events at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. It was dominated by the American runners. The competition was held from Thursday, July 23, 1908 to Saturday, July 25, 1908.... |
— | Oscar Lemming | Did not finish —, heat 6 |
Did not advance | |
Men's medley relay Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's medley relay The men's medley relay was run for the first time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The event consisted of 1600 metres being run by four athletes per team. Unlike the later 4 x 400 metres relay, however, the athletes had different distances to run. In the medley, the first two runners each ran... |
Semi- finalist |
Sven Laftman Knut Lindberg Knut Stenborg Evert Björn |
None held | Unknown 2nd, semifinal 1 |
Did not advance |
Men's 3 mile team race Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 mile team race The men's 3 miles team race was a unique event featured only at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. In the team race, each competing nation sent five athletes. For each heat, the top three athletes from each nation had their placings counted as part of the team score, though good performances by... |
Semi- finalist |
John Svanberg | None held | 14:57.0 6 points, team=21 |
Did not advance |
Georg Peterson | 15:14.4 7 points, team=21 |
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Edward Dahl | 15:21.0 8 points, team=21 |
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No place | Axel Wiegandt | 15:33.0 No score, team=21 |
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Seth Landqvist | 15:46.4 No score, team=21 |
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Men's 5 miles Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 5 miles The men's 5 miles race was held at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. It was discontinued after that in favour of the metric races of 5,000 and 10,000 metres. The competition was held on July 15, 1908 and July 18, 1908... |
3rd | John Svanberg | None held | 25:46.2 1st, semifinal 1 |
25:37.2 |
9th | Seth Landqvist | 27:00.2 1st, semifinal 3 |
Unknown | ||
Heats | Georg Peterson | Unknown 3rd, semifinal 4 |
Did not advance | ||
— | Edward Dahl | Did not finish —, semifinal 2 |
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Men's marathon Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon The men's marathon race was held at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The race was held on July 24, 1908.The distance was the now-standard length of 26 miles, 385 yards . 75 competitors entered. 55 runners from 16 nations began the race, with 27 athletes finishing.The most famous incident of... |
8th | John Svanberg | None held | 3:07:50.8 | |
21st | Gustaf Törnros | 3:30:20.8 | |||
— | Seth Landqvist | Did not finish | |||
Johan Lindqvist | Did not finish | ||||
J. T. Bergvall | Did not start | ||||
J. G. A. Lundberg | Did not start | ||||
Georg Peterson | Did not start | ||||
Men's 3500 metre walk Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 3500 metre walk The men's 3500 metre walk race was held for the only time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 14, 1908.It was held in two rounds... |
7th | Einar Rothman Einar Rothman Einar Rothman was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished sixth in the 3500 metre walk competition. In the 10 mile walk event he was eliminated in the first round.-External links:*... |
None held | 17:40.2 3rd, semifinal 2 |
17:50.0 |
Men's 10 mile walk Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 mile walk The men's 10 miles walk race was held at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. This event was held for the only time. The competition was held on Thursday, July 16, 1908 and on Friday, July 17, 1908.The competition was held in two rounds... |
— | Einar Rothman | None held | Did not finish —, semifinal 2 |
Did not advance |
Jumping
Event | Place | Athlete | Height/ Distance |
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Men's high jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's high jump The men's high jump was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 21, 1908.Twenty-two high jumpers from ten nations competed.-Records:... |
8th | Axel Hedenlund Axel Hedenlund Axel Hedenlund, Jr. was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished eighth in the high jump competition.-External links:*... |
1.80 metres |
16th | Folke Hellstedt | 1.67 metres | |
Men's long jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's long jump The men's long jump was one of six jumping events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 22, 1908.-Records:... |
10th | Gunnar Rönström Gunnar Rönström Gunnar Vilhelm Rönström was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
6.66 metres |
20th | Carl Silfverstrand Carl Silfverstrand Carl Johan Silfverstrand was a Swedish athlete and gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished tenth in the pole vault event and twentieth long jump competition.... |
6.34 metres | |
21-32 | Arvid Ringstrand | Unknown | |
Hugo Wieslander Hugo Wieslander Karl Hugo Wieslander was a Swedish athlete, who competed in combined events. He set the inaugural world record in the pentathlon in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1911 with a score of 5516 points. He was born in Ljuder.... |
Unknown | ||
Men's triple jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's triple jump The men's triple jump was one of six jumping events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 25, 1908.Twenty athletes from eight nations competed.-Records:... |
7th | Karl Fryksdal | 13.65 metres |
Men's pole vault Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's pole vault The men's pole vault was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on Friday, July 24, 1908.15 pole vaulters from seven nations competed... |
3rd | Bruno Söderström Bruno Söderström Bruno Söderström was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the Javelin throw free style and pole vault.... |
3.58 metres |
10th | Carl Silfverstrand | 3.20 metres | |
Men's standing high jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's standing high jump The men's standing high jump was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 23, 1908.23 high jumpers from eleven nations competed.-Records:... |
14th | Allan Bengtsson | 1.40 metres |
Karl Fryksdahl | 1.40 metres | ||
Men's standing long jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's standing long jump The men's standing long jump was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on Monday, July 20, 1908.Twenty-five long jumpers from eleven nations competed.-Records:... |
5th | Ragnar Ekberg Ragnar Ekberg Olle Ragnar B. Ekberg was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fifth in the standing long jump competition.... |
3.19 metres |
Throwing
Event | Place | Athlete | Distance |
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Men's shot put Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put The men's shot put was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 16, 1908.25 shot putters from eight nations competed.-Records:... |
9-25 | Hugo Wieslander | Unknown |
Men's discus throw Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's discus throw The men's discus throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 16, 1908.42 throwers from eleven nations competed.-Records:... |
12-42 | Folke Fleetwood Folke Fleetwood Folke Fredrik Fleetwood was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
Unknown |
Eric Lemming Eric Lemming Eric Valdemar Lemming was a Swedish athlete who competed in a wide variety of events.Lemming won a total of 7 Olympic medals over three Olympics including 4 golds.... |
Unknown | ||
Theodor Neijström Theodor Neijström Theodor Neijström was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he participated in the discus throw competition but his final ranking is unknown.-External links:*... |
Unknown | ||
Otto Nilsson Otto Nilsson Sven Otto Nilsson was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the bronze medal in the javelin throw event... |
Unknown | ||
Hugo Wieslander | Unknown | ||
Men's hammer throw Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's hammer throw The men's hammer throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 14, 1908.19 throwers from eight nations competed.-Records:... |
8th | Eric Lemming | 43.06 metres |
10-19 | Robert Olsson | Unknown | |
Men's javelin throw Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin was required to be held in the middle. The competition was held on July 17, 1908.42 throwers from eleven nations competed.... |
1st | Eric Lemming | 51.92 metres |
3rd | Otto Nilsson | 47.11 metres | |
8-16 | Hugo Wieslander | Unknown | |
Men's Greek discus Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's Greek discus The men's Greek-style discus throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 18, 1908. In the Greek-style event, throwers hurled the discus from atop a rectangular platform raised above the ground. Throwing... |
11-23 | Folke Fleetwood | Unknown |
Eric Lemming | Unknown | ||
Men's freestyle javelin Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's freestyle javelin The men's freestyle javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin could be held anywhere. The competition was held on July 15, 1908.33 throwers from nine nations competed.... |
1st | Eric Lemming | 54.44 metres |
5th | Hugo Wieslander | 47.56 metres | |
10-33 | Knut Lindberg | Unknown | |
Otto Nilsson | Unknown | ||
Cycling
Event | Place | Cyclist | Heats | Semifinals | Final |
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Men's 660 yards Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 660 yards The men's 660 yards was one of seven track cycling events on the Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the shortest of the events, comprising a single lap of the track... |
Heats | Andrew Hansen | Unknown 3rd, heat 6 |
Did not advance | |
Men's 20 kilometres Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 20 kilometres The men's 20 kilometres was one of seven track cycling events on the Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Its distance was the second longest of the individual event distances. The time limit for the race was 40 minutes.-Semifinals:... |
5-9 | Andrew Hansen | None held | 34:53.6 1st, semifinal 5 |
Unknown |
Semi- finalist |
Gustaf Westerberg | 33:41.4 3rd, semifinal 6 |
Did not advance | ||
Men's 100 kilometres Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 kilometres The men's 100 kilometres was one of seven track cycling events on the Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Its distance was the longest of the individual event distances. The time limit for the race was 3 hours and 15 minutes. A challenge cup was presented by the Prince of Wales to the... |
9-17 | Andrew Hansen | None held | 2:50:21.4 1st, semifinal 1 |
Did not finish |
Gustaf Westerberg | Unknown 3rd, semifinal 2 |
Did not finish | |||
Men's sprint Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint The men's 1000 metre sprint was one of seven track cycling events on the Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Its distance was the second shortest of the individual event distances... |
Heats | Andrew Hansen | Unknown 2nd, heat 3 |
Did not advance | |
Diving
Sweden dominated the platform diving in 1908, taking the top four spots in the event.Event | Place | Diver | Prelimary groups |
Semi- finals |
Final |
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Men's 10 metre platform Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform, also known as the high diving competition, was one of two diving events on the diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme, along with the men's 3 metre springboard.... |
1st | Hjalmar Johansson Hjalmar Johansson Carl Hjalmar August Johansson was a Swedish diver, swimmer and track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
78.40 points 1st, group 2 |
80.75 points 1st, semifinal 2 |
83.75 points |
2nd | Karl Malmström Karl Malmström Karl Malmström was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics where he won the silver medal for the 10 metre platform event.-External links:*... |
73.95 points 2nd, group 2 |
67.00 points 2nd, semifinal 1 |
78.73 points | |
3rd | Arvid Spanberg | 79.20 points 1st, group 4 |
72.30 points 1st, semifinal 1 |
74.00 points | |
4th | Robert Andersson Robert Andersson Robert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive... |
73.55 points 1st, group 5 |
66.75 points 2nd, semifinal 2 |
68.30 points | |
8th | Hilmer Löfberg Hilmer Löfberg Hilmer Löfberg was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 10 metre platform event.-External links:*... |
68.90 points 1st, group 3 |
59.18 points 4th, semifinal 1 |
Did not advance | |
9th | Harald Arbin Harald Arbin Gustaf Harald Arbin was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born and died in Gothenburg.... |
76.80 points 2nd, group 4 |
52.81 points 5th, semifinal 1 |
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11th | Erik Adlerz Erik Adlerz Erik Wilhelm "Loppan" Adlerz was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... |
74.10 points 3rd, group 1 |
Did not advance | ||
15th | Gunnar Vingqvist | 65.70 points 4th, group 4 |
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17th | Sigfrid Larsson | 64.80 points 3rd, group 3 |
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20th | Axel Runström Axel Runström Axel Wilhelm Runström was a Swedish water polo player and diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
57.60 points 4th, group 5 |
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Men's 3 metre springboard Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 metre springboard The men's 3 metre springboard, also known as the fancy diving competition, was one of two diving events on the Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme, along with the men's 10 metre platform.... |
14th | Karl Malmström | 70.30 points 4th, group 3 |
Did not advance | |
20th | Sigfrid Larsson | 64.50 points 5th, group 4 |
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Fencing
Event | Place | Fencer | First round |
Second round |
Semi- final |
Final |
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Men's épée Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was one of four fencing events on the Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The medals were swept by the French fencers, who also took the gold medal in the team épée event.-First round:... |
Semi- finalist |
Gustaf Lindblom Gustaf Lindblom (fencer) Gustaf Lindblom was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:... |
5-3 (2nd in I) | 3-1 (1st in 5) | 4-5 (6th in 2) | Did not advance |
First round |
Eric Carlberg Eric Carlberg Gustaf Eric Carlberg was a Swedish sport shooter, fencer, and modern pentathlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.1906 AthensIn the 1906 Summer Olympics he participated in the following shooting... |
3-3 (4th in A) | Did not advance | |||
Henry Peyron | 3-3 (4th in F) | |||||
Birger Cnattingius Birger Cnattingius Birger Cnattingius was a Swedish fencer. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1908 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
1-4 (4th in L) | |||||
Pontus von Rosen Pontus von Rosen Pontus von Rosen was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
3-4 (5th in A) | |||||
Georg Branting | 0-4 (5th in K) | |||||
Gösta Olson Gösta Olson Gustaf "Gösta" Olson was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908. He also competed in the individual épée fencing event.-External links:*... |
1-5 (6th in L) | |||||
Event | Place | Fencers | Play-in match |
First round |
Semi- finals |
Final | Repechage | Silver medal match |
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Men's team épée Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team épée The men's team épée was one of four fencing events on the Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The event was won by the French team, who also swept the medals in the individual épée event.-Play-in match:... |
6th | Eric Carlberg Gustaf Lindblom Henry Peyron Pontus von Rosen |
Bye | Lost to Belgium Belgium at the 1908 Summer Olympics Belgium competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.It was the second appearance of the European nation, which had previously competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics.-Athletics:-Cycling:... 11-6 Out 6th place |
Did not advance | Not relegated | ||
Figure skating
The Swedish men swept the medals, while the only female Swedish skater took 4th.Event | Place | Skater | Score |
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Men's individual Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual Sweden's Ulrich Salchow, who had won several World Figure Skating Championships, easily won the gold medal after his main rival, Russia's Nikolai Panin, withdrew in protest over what he considered unfair judging.-Results:Referee: Herbert G. Fowler... |
1st | Ulrich Salchow Ulrich Salchow Karl Emil Julius Ulrich Salchow was a Swedish figure skater, who dominated the sport in the first decade of the 20th century.... |
377.3 |
2nd | Richard Johansson Richard Johansson Richard Johansson was a Swedish figure skater. He won the silver medal in the men's singles competition at the 1908 London Olympics. He was part of the Swedish medal sweep there.... |
365.2 | |
3rd | Per Thorén Per Thorén Per Thorén was a Swedish figure skater in the early 20th century who won a bronze medal at the 1908 Olympic Games.-Results:... |
357.4 | |
Women's individual Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Women's individual Without rivals Jenny Herz and Lily Kronberger present at the Olympics, Great Britain's Madge Syers easily won the gold medal.Referee: Herbert G. FowlerJudges: Harry D. Faith Edvard Hörle Gustav Hügel Georg Sanders Hermann Wendt-Sources:... |
4th | Elna Montgomery Elna Montgomery Elna Charlotte Elvira Montgomery was a Swedish figure skater.She competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics, the first Olympics where figure skating was contested, and finished fourth out of five skaters.-Results:-References:*... |
170.3 |
Football
Sweden was represented by the Sweden national football teamSweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
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Event | Place | Players | First round | Semifinals | Final | Bronze match |
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Men's football | 4th | Sune Almkvist, Nils Andersson, Karl Ansén Karl Ansén Karl "Kalle" Anshelm Ansén was a Swedish amateur football player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In the 1908 tournament he was a part of the Swedish football team.... , Oskar Bengtsson, Gustaf Bergström, Arvid Fagrell, Åke Fjästad, Karl Gustafsson Karl Gustafsson Karl "Köping" Gustafsson was a Swedish football player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... , Valter Lidén, Hans Lindman (captain), Teodor Malm, Sven Ohlsson, Olle Olsson, Sven Olsson |
Lost vs. Great Britain 4-0 |
Did not advance | Lost vs. Netherlands Netherlands at the 1908 Summer Olympics Athletes from the Netherlands competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.-Athletics:-Cycling:-Fencing:-Football:The Netherlands was represented by the Netherlands national football team.-Gymnastics:-Rowing:... 2-0 |
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Gymnastics
Event | Place | Gymnast | Score |
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Men's team Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team The men's team was one of two gymnastics events on the Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Each team was composed of between 16 and 40 gymnasts, with a time limit of 30 minutes for the performance. Free gymnastics and hand apparati were allowed... |
1st | Gösta Åsbrink Gösta Åsbrink Karl "Gösta" Åsbrink was a Swedish gymnast and modern pentathlete who won a gold medal in the 1908 Summer Olympics and a silver medal in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Carl Bertilsson Carl Bertilsson Carl Bertilsson was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Andreas Cervin Andreas Cervin Andreas Cervin was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Hjalmar Cederkrona, Rudolf Degermark Rudolf Degermark Rudolf Degermark was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Carl Folcker Carl Folcker Carl Wilhelm Folcker was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Sven Forssman Sven Forssman Sven Forssman was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Erik Granfelt Erik Granfelt Erik Gustaf Granfelt was a Swedish gymnast who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.... , Carl Hårleman Carl Hårleman (gymnast) Carl Hårleman was a Swedish gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Västerås and died in Halmstad.... , Nils Hellsten, Gunnar Höjer Gunnar Höjer Gunnar Höjer was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Arvid Holmberg Arvid Holmberg Nils Arvid Birger Holmberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.... , Carl Holmberg Carl Holmberg Carl H. Holmberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Osvald Holmberg, Hugo Jahnke Hugo Jahnke Hugo Jahnke was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , John Jarlén John Jarlén Johan "John" Jarlén was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Harald Gustaf Johnsson, Rolf Johnsson Rolf Johnsson Rolf Johnsson was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Nils Kantzow, Sven Landberg Sven Landberg Sven Axel Richard Landberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Olle Lanner Olle Lanner Olle Lanner was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Swedish team which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Axel Jung, Osvald Moberg Osvald Moberg Osvald "Moppe" Moberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.... , Carl Martin Norberg Carl Martin Norberg Carl Martin Norberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.... , Erik Norberg Erik Norberg Erik Norberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Thor Norberg, Axel Norling Axel Norling Axel Norling was a Swedish gymnast, diver, and tug of war competitor who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Daniel Norling Daniel Norling Lars Daniel Norling was a Swedish gymnast and horse rider who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... , Gösta Olsson, Leonard Peterson Leonard Peterson C. J. Leonard Peterson was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.... , Sven Rosén Sven Rosén (gymnast) Sven Axel Ariga Rosén was a Swedish gymnast who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Gustav Rosenqvist, Axel Sjöblom Axel Sjöblom Axel Sjöblom was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Birger Sörvik Birger Sörvik Birger Sörvik was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Haakon Sörvik Haakon Sörvik Haakon Sörvik was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Karl Johan Svensson Karl Johan Svensson Karl Johan Svensson-Sarland was a Swedish gymnast who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Gustav Vinqvist, Nils Widforss Nils Widforss Nils Widforss was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:*... |
438 |
Sailing
Class | Place | Boat | Sailors |
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6 metre Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - 6 metre class The 6 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Ryde. Three races were scheduled. 15 sailors, on 5 boats, from 4 nation competed.- Results :13px = Male, 13px = Female- Extra awards :* Gilt commemorative medal:... |
5th | Freja | Karl-Einar Sjögren, Birger Gustafsson, Jonas Jonsson |
8 metre Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - 8 metre class The 8 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Ryde. Three races were scheduled. 26 sailors, on 5 boats, from 3 nation competed.- Results :13px = Male, 13px = Female- Extra awards :* Gilt commemorative medal:... |
2nd | Vinga | Carl Hellström Carl Hellström Carl Leopold Hellström was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... , Edmund Thormählen Edmund Thormählen Edmund Gustaf Thormählen was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Vinga, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... , Erik Wallerius Erik Wallerius Erik G. Wallerius was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... , Erik Sandberg, Harald Wallin Harald Wallin Johan Harald Alfred Wallin was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
5th | Saga | John Carlsson, Edvin Hagberg Edvin Hagberg Edvin Hagberg was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was a crew member of the Swedish bost Saga which finished fifth in the 8 metre class competition.... , Hjalmar Lönnroth, Karl Ljungberg, August Olsson |
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Shooting
Event | Place | Shooter | Score |
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Men's 1000 yard free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 1000 yard free rifle The men's free rifle at 1000 yards was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Each shooter fired 20 shots at the target 1000 yards . A bulls-eye was worth 5 points, so the maximum possible score was 100.-Results:... |
34th | Ossian Jörgensen | 77 |
43rd | Erik Ohlsson Erik Ohlsson (sport shooter) Per Erik F. "Pågen" Ohlsson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
54 | |
44th | Fredrik Mossberg | 48 | |
46th | Ernst Rosell Ernst Rosell Ernst Oscar Rosell was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the team running deer, single shots event.... |
27 | |
Men's 300 metre free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle The men's free rifle at 300 metres was one of 15 events on the shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Saturday, July 11, 1908.Fifty-one sport shooters from ten nations competed.-Results:... |
4th | Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was a member of the Swedish team which won the silver medal in the free rifle team event.... |
874 |
5th | Janne Gustafsson Janne Gustafsson Johan "Janne" Gustafsson was a Swedish shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... |
872 | |
7th | Axel Jansson Axel Jansson Carl Axel Jansson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... |
843 | |
12th | Per-Olof Arvidsson Per-Olof Arvidsson Per-Olof Arvidsson was a Swedish shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
823 | |
15th | Gustaf Adolf Jonsson Gustaf Adolf Jonsson Gustaf Adolf Jonsson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... |
812 | |
23rd | Fredrik Mossberg | 761 | |
28th | Erik Ohlsson | 751 | |
50th | Ossian Jörgensen | 420 | |
Men's team free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team free rifle The men's team free rifle at 300 metres was one of 15 events on the shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Thursday, July 9, 1908 and on Friday, July 10, 1908.Fifty-four sport shooters from nine nations competed.... |
2nd | Gustaf Adolf Jonsson Per-Olof Arvidsson Axel Jansson Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg Claës Rundberg Claës Rundberg Claës J. Rundberg was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... Janne Gustafsson |
4711 |
Men's team military rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team military rifle The men's team military rifle, also referred to as the International, was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of six shooters, with each shooter firing 90 shots at targets at varying distances. 15 shots were fired at each of 6 distances: 200,... |
5th | Claës Rundberg Ossian Jörgensen Janne Gustafsson Per-Olof Arvidsson Axel Jansson Gustaf Adolf Jonsson |
2213 |
Men's stationary target small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's stationary target small-bore rifle The men's stationary target small-bore rifle, also referred to as the miniature rifle competition, was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through proscribing ammunition weighing more than 140 grains, with... |
10th | Vilhelm Carlberg Vilhelm Carlberg Gustaf Vilhelm Carlberg was a Swedish sports shooter and Olympic Champion.He won three Gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, and also obtained olympic medals at the 1906, 1908 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He was the most successful athlete at the 1912 Olympics... |
370 |
18th | Johan Hübner von Holst Johan Hübner von Holst Johan Hübner von Holst was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
349 | |
Men's moving target small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's moving target small-bore rifle The men's moving target small-bore rifle was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through allowing the use of .22 or .297/.230 caliber ammunition. The target used was a three-quarter length silhouette,... |
8th | Otto von Rosen Otto von Rosen Otto von Rosen was a Swedish military officer and sport shooter.He was born in Stockholm, Sweden. He participated at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London... |
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15th | Eric Carlberg Eric Carlberg Gustaf Eric Carlberg was a Swedish sport shooter, fencer, and modern pentathlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.1906 AthensIn the 1906 Summer Olympics he participated in the following shooting... |
9 | |
Vilhelm Carlberg | 9 | ||
Johan Hübner von Holst | 9 | ||
— | Frans-Albert Schartau | Did not finish | |
Men's disappearing target small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's disappearing target small-bore rifle The men's disappearing target small-bore rifle was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through allowing the use of .22 or .297/.230 caliber ammunition. The target used was a three-quarter length silhouette,... |
7th | Vilhelm Carlberg | 45 |
9th | Eric Carlberg | 42 | |
Otto von Rosen | 42 | ||
Frans-Albert Schartau | 42 | ||
15th | Johan Hübner von Holst | 39 | |
Men's team small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team small-bore rifle The men's team small-bore rifle was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of four shooters. Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through proscribing ammunition weighing more than 140 grains, with a velocity of more than 1,450... |
2nd | Vilhelm Carlberg Frans-Albert Schartau Johan Hübner von Holst Eric Carlberg |
737 |
Men's single-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's single-shot running deer The men's single-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing one shot during each run. The runs lasted about 4 seconds each and took place 110 yards... |
1st | Oscar Swahn Oscar Swahn Oscar Gomer Swahn was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won several medals.... |
25 |
11th | Ernst Rosell Ernst Rosell Ernst Oscar Rosell was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the team running deer, single shots event.... |
17 | |
Men's double-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's double-shot running deer The men's double-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing two shots during each run. The runs lasted about 4 seconds each and took place 110 yards... |
3rd | Oscar Swahn | 38 |
8th | Ernst Rosell | 27 | |
Men's team single-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team single-shot running deer The men's team single-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of four shooters. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing one shot during each run. The runs lasted about... |
1st | Alfred Swahn Alfred Swahn Alfred "Alf" Gomer Swahn was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... G. Arvid Knöppel Oscar Swahn Ernst Rosell |
86 |
Men's individual pistol Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual pistol The men's individual revolver and pistol competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Friday, July 10, 1908.Forty-three sport shooters from seven nations competed.... |
18th | Frans-Albert Schartau | 436 |
20th | Vilhelm Carlberg | 432 | |
27th | Johan Hübner von Holst | 408 | |
33rd | Eric Carlberg | 396 | |
35th | Otto von Rosen | 386 | |
Men's team pistol Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team pistol The men's team revolver and pistol competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of four shooters. 60 shots were fired by each shooter at a distance of 50 yards. Each hit counted between 1 and 10 points, for an individual... |
5th | Vilhelm Carlberg Eric Carlberg Johan Hübner von Holst Frans-Albert Schartau |
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Men's individual trap shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual trap shooting The men's individual trap shooting competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Shooting was conducted in three rounds, with each shooter firing at 30 clay birds in the first round, 20 in the second, and 30 in the third. Eliminations took... |
25th | Alfred Swahn | 22 |
27th | Edward Benedicks Edward Benedicks Edward Benedicks was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished 27th in the individual trap event.... |
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Swimming
Event | Place | Swimmer | Heats | Semifinals | Final |
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Men's 100 metre freestyle Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre freestyle The men's 100 metre freestyle was one of six swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the shortest of the three individual freestyle events, as the 50 yard freestyle had been dropped after its one appearance on the 1904 Summer Olympics programme... |
3rd | Harald Julin Harald Julin Harald Sigfrid Alexander Julin was a Swedish freestyle swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 100 m freestyle, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... |
1:12.0 1st, heat 4 |
1:10.2 2nd, semifinal 1 |
1:08.0 |
Heats | Robert Andersson Robert Andersson Robert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive... |
Unknown 3-5, heat 3 |
Did not advance | ||
Men's 400 metre freestyle Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle The men's 400 metre freestyle was one of six swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Its distance was the median of the 3 individual freestyle event distances. It was the first time an event over 400 metres was held at the Olympics... |
Heats | Robert Andersson Robert Andersson Robert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive... |
6:28.0 2nd, heat 2 |
Did not advance | |
Vilhelm Andersson Vilhelm Andersson Vilhelm Cletus Andersson was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... |
Unknown 4th, heat 1 |
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Men's 1500 metre freestyle Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle The men's 1500 metre freestyle was one of 6 swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Its distance was the longest of the 3 individual freestyle event distances... |
Heats | Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish water polo team, which was able to win the bronze medal.... |
27:15.4 2nd, heat 1 |
Did not advance | |
Gustaf Wretman | 28:40.8 3rd, heat 6 |
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Vilhelm Andersson | 27:34.4 4th, heat 2 |
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Men's 100 metre backstroke Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre backstroke The men's 100 metre backstroke was one of six swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the only backstroke event on the schedule. It was the first appearance of the event, after a 100 yard event was held in 1904... |
Heats | Gustaf Wretman | Unknown 3rd, heat 6 |
Did not advance | |
Men's 200 metre breaststroke Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre breaststroke The men's 200 metre breaststroke was one of 6 swimming events on the Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the only breaststroke event on the schedule... |
3rd | Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 200 m breaststroke, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... |
3:15.0 2nd, heat 4 |
3:13.0 2nd, semifinal 2 |
3:14.6 |
Semi- finalist |
Wilhelm Persson | 3:17.6 1st, heat 2 |
Unknown 3rd, semifinal 2 |
Did not advance | |
Heats | Hjalmar Johansson Hjalmar Johansson Carl Hjalmar August Johansson was a Swedish diver, swimmer and track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
3:21.2 2nd, heat 3 |
Did not advance | ||
Per Fjästad | 3:31.4 2nd, heat 5 |
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Torsten Kumfeldt Torsten Kumfeldt Karl Torsten Kumfeldt was a Swedish water polo player and breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
3:24.6 2nd, heat 6 |
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Max Gumpel Max Gumpel Max Leonard Gumpel was a Swedish water polo player and breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
Unknown 3rd, heat 1 |
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Adolf Andersson | Unknown 3rd, heat 7 |
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Men's 4x200 metre freestyle relay Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 4x200 metre freestyle relay The men's 4x200 metre freestyle relay, or 800 metre team race, was one of 6 swimming events on the Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme... |
Semi- finalist |
Gustaf Wretman Gunnar Wennerström Harald Julin Adolf Andersson |
None held | Unknown 3rd, semifinal 2 |
Did not advance |
Tennis
Sweden was Great Britain's only competitor in the indoor tennis events, taking two bronze medals.Event | Place | Name | Round of 16 |
Quarter- finals |
Semi- finals |
Final |
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Men's indoor singles Tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's indoor singles There was no match for third place. Eaves, described in the Official Report as "obviously out of condition", had not finished his semifinal match after a tight first set played in great heat. Ritchie, therefore, was awarded the bronze medal.... |
5th | Wollmar Boström Wollmar Boström Wollmar Filip Boström was a diplomat and tennis player from Sweden. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London in the men's indoor doubles tournament, alongside Gunnar Setterwall. From 1925 till 1945 he was the Swedish minister in Washington.... |
Bye | Lost to Eaves Wilberforce Eaves Wilberforce Vaughan Eaves was a male tennis player from the United Kingdom. At the 1908 London Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's singles tournament. He was also the first non-American to reach the final in the US National Singles Championships in 1897.-Runner-ups :... |
Did not advance | |
Gunnar Setterwall Gunnar Setterwall Carl Gunnar Emanuel Setterwall was a male tennis player from Sweden, who is best known for his four Olympic medals which he won at two different Olympic Games.He was born in Stockholm.... |
Defeated Escombe | Lost to Caridia George Caridia George Aristedes Caridia was a male tennis player from Great Britain and a two-time Olympic silver medalist. At the 1908 London Olympics he won those medals in the men's singles and doubles event... |
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Women's indoor singles | 3rd | Märtha Adlerstråhle Märtha Adlerstråhle Märtha Adlerstråhle was a Swedish tennis player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 she won the bronze medal in the indoor singles competition.-External links:*... |
None held | Bye | Lost to Greene | Did not advance |
4th | Elsa Wallenberg | Defeated Coles | Lost to Eastlake-Smith Gwendoline Eastlake-Smith Gladys Shirley Eastlake Smith , also known as Gwendoline Eastlake-Smith and Gladys Lamplough , was a British tennis player... |
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Men's indoor doubles | 3rd | Wollmar Boström Gunnar Setterwall |
None held | Bye | Lost to Caridia George Caridia George Aristedes Caridia was a male tennis player from Great Britain and a two-time Olympic silver medalist. At the 1908 London Olympics he won those medals in the men's singles and doubles event... /Simond George Simond George Mieville Simond was an English tennis player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.Simond was born in Marylebone. In 1908 he won the silver medal in the men's indoor doubles competition together with his partner George Caridia.-External links:*... |
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Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
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Great Britain | 3 | 5 | .375 |
Total international | 3 | 5 | .375 |
Sweden | 1 | 1 | .500 |
Total | 4 | 6 | .400 |
Tug of war
Sweden's tug of war team lost in the semifinals (their first match). They did not appear for the bronze medal match, thereby taking 4th place.Event | Place | Athletes | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final |
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Tug of war | 4th | Albrekt Almqwist, Frans Fast Frans Fast Frans Oskar Fast was an Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... , Carl-Emil Johansson Carl-Emil Johansson Carl-Emil Johansson was an Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... , Emil Johansson Emil Johansson (athlete) Emil Johansson was an Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... , Knut Johansson Knut Johansson Knut Richard Johansson was an Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... , Karl Krook Karl Krook Karl Erik Krook was an Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... , Karl-Gustaf Nilsson Karl-Gustaf Nilsson Karl-Gustaf Nilsson was a Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... , Anders Wollgarth Anders Wollgarth Anders Hjalmar Wollgarth was a Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... |
Bye | Lost to Great Britain Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880... Police |
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Water polo
Event | Place | Water poloists | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final |
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Men's water polo | 3rd | Robert Andersson Robert Andersson Robert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive... , Erik Bergvall Erik Bergvall Erik Gustaf Bergvall was a Swedish water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the bronze medal.On retirement he serves asa the president of FINA.... , Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 200 m breaststroke, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... , Harald Julin Harald Julin Harald Sigfrid Alexander Julin was a Swedish freestyle swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 100 m freestyle, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... , Torsten Kumfeldt Torsten Kumfeldt Karl Torsten Kumfeldt was a Swedish water polo player and breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... , Axel Runström Axel Runström Axel Wilhelm Runström was a Swedish water polo player and diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish water polo team, which was able to win the bronze medal.... |
Bye | Lost to Belgium Belgium at the 1908 Summer Olympics Belgium competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.It was the second appearance of the European nation, which had previously competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics.-Athletics:-Cycling:... 8-4 |
Did not advance |
Wrestling
Event | Place | Wrestler | Round of 32 |
Round of 16 |
Quarter- finals |
Semi- finals |
Final |
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Greco-Roman lightweight Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Greco-Roman lightweight The Greco-Roman lightweight was one of four Greco-Roman wrestling weight classes contested on the Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Like all other wrestling events, it was open only to men... |
4th | Gunnar Persson | Bye | Defeated Blount |
Defeated Maróthy |
Lost to Porro Enrico Porro Enrico Porro is an Italian wrestler of Armenian origin and Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Olympics:... |
Lost to Lindén |
5th | Gustaf Malmström Gustaf Malmström Gustaf Hjalmar Malmström was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fifth in the Greco-Roman lightweight.... |
Defeated McKenzie George McKenzie George McKenzie was a British bantamweight professional boxer who competed in the 1920s.He was born in Leith, Scotland-Amateur career:McKenzie was the 1920 British ABA bantamweight champion... |
Defeated Bruseker |
Lost to Porro Enrico Porro Enrico Porro is an Italian wrestler of Armenian origin and Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Olympics:... |
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9th | Carl Erik Lund | Bye | Lost to Orlov |
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Greco-Roman middleweight Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Greco-Roman middleweight Jósepsson broke his arm in his semifinal and was forced to withdraw from the bronze medal match; Andersen received third place.... |
1st | Frithiof Mårtensson Frithiof Mårtensson Frithiof M. Mårtensson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class.-External links:*... |
Defeated Bechynê |
Defeated Bradshaw |
Defeated Larsson |
Defeated Andersen Anders Andersen (wrestler) Anders Peter Andersen was a Danish sport wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the bronze medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class.... |
Defeated Andersson Mauritz Andersson Mauritz Olof Andersson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class.... |
2nd | Mauritz Andersson Mauritz Andersson Mauritz Olof Andersson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class.... |
Defeated S. Bacon Stanley Bacon Stanley Vivian Bacon was a British sport wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the freestyle middleweight class... |
Defeated Beck Frederick Beck Frederick Beck was a British wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling middleweight class.-External links:*... |
Defeated Eriksen Johannes Eriksen Johannes Thorvald Eriksen was a Danish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born and died in Frederiksberg.... |
Defeated Jósepsson |
Lost to Mårtensson Frithiof Mårtensson Frithiof M. Mårtensson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class.-External links:*... |
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5th | Axel Frank | Bye | Defeated Demin |
Lost to Jósepsson |
Did not advance | ||
17th | Harry Challstorp | Lost to Beck Frederick Beck Frederick Beck was a British wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling middleweight class.-External links:*... |
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Greco-Roman light heavyweight | 5th | Fritz Larsson | Defeated Christiansen |
Defeated Wijbrands |
Lost to Weckman Verner Weckman Johan Verner Weckman was a Finnish sport wrestler who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was born in Loviisa in a family of farmer. He took Abitur in Helsinki 1902... |
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Event | Place | Wrestler | Round of 16 |
Quarter- finals |
Semi- finals |
Final |
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Freestyle middleweight Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Freestyle middleweight After a protest from his semi-final was rejected, Andersson refused to participate in the bronze medal match, giving Beck third place.... |
4th | Carl Andersson | Bye | Defeated Craige |
Lost to Relwyskow George de Relwyskow George Frederick William de Relwyskow was a British sport wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.... |
Lost to Beck Frederick Beck Frederick Beck was a British wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling middleweight class.-External links:*... |
9th | Harry Challstorp | Lost to Relwyskow George de Relwyskow George Frederick William de Relwyskow was a British sport wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.... |
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Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
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Bohemia Bohemia at the 1908 Summer Olympics Bohemia competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England as an independent team, though it was part of Austria-Hungary at the time.-Athletics:-Fencing:... |
1 | 0 | 1.000 |
Denmark Denmark at the 1908 Summer Olympics Denmark competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. No Danish athletes had competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.-Medalists:-Athletics:-Boxing:2 Danish boxers competed in the lightweight class, with each losing his first bout.... |
5 | 1 | .833 |
Finland Finland at the 1908 Summer Olympics Finland competed at the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. The Grand Duchy of Finland was part of the Russian Empire at the time, but Finland's results are kept separate from those of Russia.Medalists=... |
0 | 2 | .000 |
Great Britain | 5 | 4 | .556 |
Hungary Hungary at the 1908 Summer Olympics Hungary competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. Austria and Hungary had separate NOCs, therefore results at Olympic Games are kept separate despite the union of the two nations as Austria-Hungary at the time.- Gold:... |
1 | 0 | 1.000 |
Italy Italy at the 1908 Summer Olympics Italy competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. It was the third appearance of the European nation, which had not competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics.-Athletics:... |
0 | 2 | .000 |
Netherlands Netherlands at the 1908 Summer Olympics Athletes from the Netherlands competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.-Athletics:-Cycling:-Fencing:-Football:The Netherlands was represented by the Netherlands national football team.-Gymnastics:-Rowing:... |
2 | 0 | 1.000 |
Russia Russia at the 1908 Summer Olympics Russian Empire competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. It was the second appearance of the European nation, after having missed the 1904 Games.- Gold:*Nikolai Panin — Figure skating, men's special figures- Silver:... |
1 | 1 | .500 |
United States | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
Total international | 16 | 10 | .615 |
Sweden | 1 | 1 | .500 |
Total | 17 | 11 | .607 |