Axel Norling
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Born |
16 April 1884 Stockholm, Sweden | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died |
7 May 1964 Stockholm, Sweden | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Gymnastics, tug of war, diving | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club |
Djurgårdens IF, Stockholm Stockholms KK KFUM GA, Stockholm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Karl Axel Patrik Norling (16 April 1884 – 7 May 1964) was a Swedish gymnast, diver, and tug of war competitor who participated in the 1906 Intercalated Games and 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the tug of war in 1906, as well as two gold medals with the Swedish gymnastics team, in 1908 and 1912, alongside his younger brother Daniel.[1]
Norling was educated as an engineer. He eventually became head of the Navy Department at AB Separator (later Alfa Laval).[2]
References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Axel Norling". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC.
- ↑ Axel Norling. Swedish Olympic Committee
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