Torsten Kumfeldt
Karl Torsten Kumfeldt (4 January 1886 – 2 May 1966) was a Swedish water polo goalkeeper and breaststroke swimmer. He competed in water polo at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics and won one silver and two bronze medals. In 1908 he also took part in the 200 m breaststroke event.[1][2]
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 4 January 1886 Örebro, Sweden |
| Died | 2 May 1966 (aged 80) Stockholm, Sweden |
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| Sport | Water polo |
| Club | Stockholms KK |
Medal record
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Biography
Kumfeldt won seven national water polo titles with his club Stockholm KK. Between 1910 and 1912 he was secretary of the Swedish Swimming Federation, and spent much effort on preparing swimming venues for the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.[2]
References
- Torsten Kumfeldt. sports-reference.com
- Torsten Kumfeldt. Swedish Olympic Committee
External links
- Torsten Kumfeldt at International Olympic Committee
- Torsten Kumfeldt at Olympic Channel
- Torsten Kumfeldt at Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)
- Torsten Kumfeldt at Olympedia
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