Axel Norling

Axel Norling

Personal information
Born	16 April 1884 Stockholm, Sweden
Died	7 May 1964 Stockholm, Sweden
Height	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Sport
Sport	Gymnastics, tug of war, diving
Club	Djurgårdens IF, Stockholm Stockholms KK KFUM GA, Stockholm
Medal record Representing  Sweden Olympic Games 1906 Athens Tug of war, team 1908 London Gymnastics team 1912 Stockholm Gymnastics team, Swedish system

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

1. Axel Norling. Sports Reference
2. Axel Norling. Swedish Olympic Committee