Claës König
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Claës Henrik Magnus König (January 15, 1885 – November 25, 1961) was a Swedish
horse rider
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
and in the 1924 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 he and his horse Tresor were part of the Swedish equestrian team, which won the gold medal in the team jumping
.
Four years later he and his horse Bojar won the silver medal with the Swedish eventing team after finishing fifth in the individual eventing
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
horse rider
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
and in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
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In 1920 he and his horse Tresor were part of the Swedish equestrian team, which won the gold medal in the team jumping
Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Team jumping
The team jumping event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:The riders who competed in the individual jumping event were not allowed to participate also on the team....
.
Four years later he and his horse Bojar won the silver medal with the Swedish eventing team after finishing fifth in the individual eventing
Equestrian at the 1924 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1924 Paris Olympics included Eventing , Show jumping and Dressage . Vaulting was not included this year. The competitions were held from July 21, 1924 to July 27, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
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