Harald Julin

Harald Sigfrid Alexander Julin (27 March 1890 – 31 July 1967) was a Swedish swimmer and water polo player who competed at the 1906, 1908, 1912 and 1920 Olympics.[1] In 100 m freestyle swimming he won a bronze medal in 1908, and failed to reach the finals in 1906 and 1912; he finished fifth in the 4×250 m freestyle relay in 1906. In water polo he won bronze medals in 1908 and 1920 and a silver at the 1912 Summer Olympics in his native Stockholm. His sons Åke and Rolf also became Olympic water polo players.[2]

Harald Julin
Personal information
Born27 March 1890
Stockholm, Sweden
Died31 July 1967 (aged 77)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportSwimming, water polo
ClubStockholms KK
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Swimming
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London 100 m freestyle
Water polo
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London Team
Silver medal – second place 1912 Stockholm Team
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp Team

Julle came from a rich family. Besides water sports he was a fan of motor racing, working as a secretary of the Royal Automobile Club and helping organize several racing events. He later joined the national sports federation.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Harald Julin". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  2. Harald Julin. sports-reference.com
  3. Harald Julie. Swedish Olympic Committee


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