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Gunnar Sundman

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Gunnar Sundman
Personal information
Born15 April 1893
Stockholm, Sweden
Died20 July 1946 (aged 53)
Redding, California, United States
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
ClubStockholms KK

Gunnar Isidor Sundman (15 April 1893 – 20 July 1946) was a Swedish swimmer.[1] He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics in the 100 m backstroke event, but failed to reach the final.[2][3]

Sundman later immigrated to the United States where he continued to swim and worked as an engineer with the California Department of Transportation. He served in World War I.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Gunnar Sundman". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b Gunnar Sundman. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ a b Gunnar Sundman. Swedish Olympic Committee