Göran Larsson (swimmer)

Göran Larsson (24 May 1932 – 27 February 1989) was a Swedish freestyle swimmer.

Göran Larsson
Personal information
Born24 May 1932
Uppsala, Sweden
Died27 February 1989 (aged 56)
Haninge, Sweden
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubStockholms KK
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Helsinki 100 m freestyle
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1950 Vienna 100 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place 1950 Vienna 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1950 Vienna 100 m freestyle

Swimming career

Larsson competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 4 × 200 m relay events and finished in third and fourth place, respectively.[1] He won two gold and one silver medals at the 1950 European Championships.[2] He won the 1951 'Open' British ASA National Championship 110 yards freestyle title [3] and the 1951 ASA National Championship 220 yards freestyle title.[4]

References
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  2. Göran Larsson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. ""Swimming." Times, 27 Aug. 1951, p. 8". Times Digital Archive.
  4. ""Swimming Championships." Times, 24 Aug. 1951, p. 8". Times Digital Archive.


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