Åke Bergman
Personal information
Born26 May 1896
Malmö, Sweden
Died27 February 1941 (aged 44)
Malmö, Sweden
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
ClubMalmö SS

Åke Herman Gottfrid Bergman (26 May 1896 – 27 February 1941) 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]

Bergman lived with his parents Anders and Berta near a public bath, where he started training in swimming. He later also played water polo, but lost vision in one eye after an injury during a competition. He was a hatter by profession, as his father owned a hat factory, and had a daughter Karin.[3]

References

  1. "Åke Bergman". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  2. Åke Bergman. sports-reference.com
  3. Åke Bergman. Swedish Olympic Committee
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