Björn Borg (swimmer)

Björn Borg (14 November 1919 – 13 April 2009) was a Swedish swimmer. He competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in the 4 × 200 m freestyle and 100 m backstroke and finished eighth in the relay.[1][2] He won the 400 m and 1500 m freestyle events at the 1938 European Aquatics Championships and was awarded the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal the same year.[3] In 1959, Borg moved to Switzerland, where he worked as a businessman. He died in Zürich aged 89.[3]

Björn Borg
Personal information
Born14 November 1919
Örby, Kinna, Sweden
Died13 April 2009 (aged 89)
Zürich, Switzerland
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle, backstroke
ClubNorrköpings KK
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1938 London 400 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1938 London 1500 m freestyle

References
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  2. Björn Borg. Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)
  3. Simmaren Björn Borg död. svd.se (in Swedish)
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