Robert Selfelt
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Johan Robert Selfelt (May 22, 1903 – August 24, 1987) was a Swedish
horse rider
who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics
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In 1948 he and his horse Claque were part of the Swedish eventing
team which won the silver medal in the team eventing, after winning the bronze medal in the individual eventing competition.
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 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
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In 1948 he and his horse Claque were part of the Swedish eventing
Eventing
Eventing is an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding...
team which won the silver medal in the team eventing, after winning the bronze medal in the individual eventing competition.