Robert Andersson (water polo)

For other people with the same name, see Robert Anderson (disambiguation).

Robert Andersson
Personal information
Born(1886-10-18)October 18, 1886
Stockholm, Sweden
DiedMarch 2, 1972(1972-03-02) (aged 85)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Water polo
Silver medal – second place 1912 Stockholm Team competition
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London Team competition
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp Team competition

Robert Theodor Andersson (18 October 1886 – 2 March 1972) was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]

He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive medals. He also competed in several swimming events from 1906 to 1920. In 1906, 1908 and 1912 he also participated in diving competitions.

At club level, Andersson represented Stockholms KK.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Robert Andersson". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 March 2021.


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