Gustaf Blomgren

Gustaf Adolf Viktor Blomgren (24 December 1887 – 25 July 1956) was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics.[1] In 1912 he won the bronze medal in the 10 m platform. Eight years later he finished fourth in the 3 m springboard and in the 10 m platform events.[2] During his diving career Blomgren won five Swedish titles in the springboard and platform. He worked for the Gothenburg tram services.[3]

Gustaf Blomgren
Personal information
Born24 December 1887
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died25 July 1956 (aged 68)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Sport
SportDiving
ClubSimklubben S02, Göteborg
SK Delfin, Göteborg
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1912 Stockholm 10 m platform

References

  1. "Gustaf Blomgren". Olympedia. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  2. Gustaf Blomgren. sports-reference.com
  3. Gustaf Blomgren. Swedish Olympic Committee


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