Nils Backlund
Encyclopedia
Nils Robert Backlund (October 25, 1896 – December 3, 1964) was a Swedish
water polo
player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
and in the 1924 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 he was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the bronze medal. In the 1924 water polo competition his team finished in fourth place.
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....
water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
player 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...
.
In 1920 he was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the bronze medal. In the 1924 water polo competition his team finished in fourth place.