Arvid Andersson (tug of war)

For athletes with a similar name, see Arvid Andersson.
Arvid Andersson

Andersson at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born 9 July 1881
Kila, Sweden
Died 7 August 1956 (aged 75)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
Sport Tug of war
Club Stockholmspolisens IF

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

References

  1. Arvid Andersson. sports-reference.com
  2. Arvid Leander Andersson. Swedish Olympic Committee
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