Axel Norling

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]

Axel Norling
Personal information
Born16 April 1884
Stockholm, Sweden
Died7 May 1964
Stockholm, Sweden
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Sport
SportGymnastics, tug of war, diving
ClubDjurgårdens IF, Stockholm
Stockholms KK
KFUM GA, Stockholm

Norling was educated as an engineer. He eventually became head of the Navy Department at AB Separator (later Alfa Laval).[2]

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Axel Norling". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
  2. Axel Norling. Swedish Olympic Committee


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