Alfred Swahn

Alfred Swahn
Alfred Swahn at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Nickname
Alf
NationalitySwedish
Born(1879-08-20)20 August 1879
Uddevalla, Sweden
Died16 March 1931(1931-03-16) (aged 51)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
CountrySweden
SportSports shooting
ClubStockholms SkarpSF
Djursholms-Danderyds SF
FOK, Stockholm
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1908 London Team running deer, single shots
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm running deer, single shots
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Team running deer, single shots
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Running deer, single shots
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Team running deer, double shots
Silver medal – second place 1924 Paris Team running deer, single shots
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp Team trap
Bronze medal – third place 1924 Paris Running deer, double shots
Bronze medal – third place 1924 Paris Team running deer, double shots

Alfred (Alf) Gomer Swahn (20 August 1879 – 16 March 1931) was a Swedish sport shooter who competed at the 1908, 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He won nine medals: three gold, three silver and three bronze.[1] He is the son of Oscar Swahn, an Olympic shooter who competed alongside his son at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Olympics and won six medals.[2]

1908 London

In 1908, Swahn was a member of the Swedish team, which won the gold medal in the team running deer, single shots competition. He also participated in the individual trap event and finished 25th.

1912 Stockholm

At the 1912 Summer Olympics, he won two gold medals in running deer, single shots event. One in the individual and one in the team competition. He also participated in the following events:

1920 Antwerp

In 1920, he won two silver medals and one bronze medal. He also participated in the following events:

1924 Paris

In 1924, he won one silver and two bronze medals. He also participated in the following events:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sports Reference: Alfred Swahn". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Alfred Swahn". Olympedia. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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