Åke Bergman
 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
26 May 1896 Malmö, Sweden |
| Died |
27 February 1941 (aged 44) Malmö, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke |
| Club | Malmö SS |
Åke Herman Gottfrid Bergman (26 May 1896 – 27 February 1941) was a Swedish swimmer. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics in the 100 m backstroke event, but failed to reach the final.[1]
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.[2]
References
- ↑ Åke Bergman. sports-reference.com
- ↑ Åke Bergman. Swedish Olympic Committee
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