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Arvid Andersson (tug of war)

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Arvid Andersson
Andersson at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born9 July 1881
Kila, Sweden
Died7 August 1956 (aged 75)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportTug of war
ClubStockholmspolisens IF
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Team competition

Arvid Leander Andersson (9 July 1881 – 7 August 1956) was a Swedish policeman.[1] He was the captain of the Swedish tug of war team that won the gold medal at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Arvid Andersson". Olympedia. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ Arvid Andersson. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Arvid Leander Andersson. Swedish Olympic Committee