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Göran Larsson
Personal information
Born24 May 1932
Uppsala, Sweden
Died27 February 1989 (aged 56)
Haninge, Sweden
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubStockholms KK
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Helsinki 100 m freestyle
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1950 Vienna 100 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place 1950 Vienna 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1950 Vienna 100 m freestyle

Göran Larsson (24 May 1932 – 27 February 1989) was a Swedish freestyle swimmer.

Swimming career[edit]

Larsson competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 4 × 200 m relay events and finished in third and fourth place, respectively.[1] He won two gold and one silver medals at the 1950 European Championships.[2] He won the 1951 'Open' British ASA National Championship 110 yards freestyle title [3] and the 1951 ASA National Championship 220 yards freestyle title.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Göran Larsson. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Göran Larsson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. ^ ""Swimming." Times, 27 Aug. 1951, p. 8". The Times. 27 August 1951. p. 8.
  4. ^ ""Swimming Championships." Times, 24 Aug. 1951, p. 8". The Times. 24 August 1951. p. 8.


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