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Sweden
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....

competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...

in London

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, United Kingdom

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. It was the third appearance of the Europe

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an nation, which had missed only the 1904 Summer Olympics

1904 Summer Olympics

The 1904 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the III Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States from 1 July 1904, to November 23, 1904, at what is now known as Francis Field on the campus of Washington University...

Medalists

Name	Sport	Event
Frithiof Mårtensson Frithiof Mårtensson Frithiof M. Mårtensson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class.-External links:*...	Wrestling (Greco-Roman) Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, nine wrestling events were contested, all for men. There were four weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and five weight classes in freestyle wrestling....	Men's middleweight
Swedish men's team	Gymnastics Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics, two gymnastics events were contested. No nation was successful in winning more than one medal.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-Sources:...	Men's team Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team The men's team was one of two gymnastics events on the Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Each team was composed of between 16 and 40 gymnasts, with a time limit of 30 minutes for the performance. Free gymnastics and hand apparati were allowed...
Hjalmar Johansson Hjalmar Johansson Carl Hjalmar August Johansson was a Swedish diver, swimmer and track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics....	Diving Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, two diving events were contested, both for men only. The competition was held on Tuesday July 14, 1908 and Friday July 24, 1908.-Medal summary:...	Men's 10 m platform Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform, also known as the high diving competition, was one of two diving events on the diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme, along with the men's 3 metre springboard....
Ulrich Salchow Ulrich Salchow Karl Emil Julius Ulrich Salchow was a Swedish figure skater, who dominated the sport in the first decade of the 20th century....	Figure skating Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, four figure skating events were contested. This took place at the Prince's Skating Club, in the district of Knightsbridge...	Men's singles Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual Sweden's Ulrich Salchow, who had won several World Figure Skating Championships, easily won the gold medal after his main rival, Russia's Nikolai Panin, withdrew in protest over what he considered unfair judging.-Results:Referee: Herbert G. Fowler...
Oscar Swahn Oscar Swahn Oscar Gomer Swahn was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won several medals....	Shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:...	Men's single-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's single-shot running deer The men's single-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing one shot during each run. The runs lasted about 4 seconds each and took place 110 yards...
Arvid Knöppel Arvid Knöppel G. Arvid Knöppel was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the team single-shot running deer event.-External links:*... Ernst Rosell Ernst Rosell Ernst Oscar Rosell was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the team running deer, single shots event.... Alfred Swahn Alfred Swahn Alfred "Alf" Gomer Swahn was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... Oscar Swahn Oscar Swahn Oscar Gomer Swahn was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won several medals....	Shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:...	Men's team single-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team single-shot running deer The men's team single-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of four shooters. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing one shot during each run. The runs lasted about...
Eric Lemming Eric Lemming Eric Valdemar Lemming was a Swedish athlete who competed in a wide variety of events.Lemming won a total of 7 Olympic medals over three Olympics including 4 golds....	Athletics Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, England, 26 athletics events were contested, all for men only.Each nation was allowed to enter up to 12 competitors in most of the events. In the team races , each nation entered one team. The medley relay was run by four athletes, with four alternates...	Men's javelin throw Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin was required to be held in the middle. The competition was held on July 17, 1908.42 throwers from eleven nations competed....
Eric Lemming Eric Lemming Eric Valdemar Lemming was a Swedish athlete who competed in a wide variety of events.Lemming won a total of 7 Olympic medals over three Olympics including 4 golds....	Athletics Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, England, 26 athletics events were contested, all for men only.Each nation was allowed to enter up to 12 competitors in most of the events. In the team races , each nation entered one team. The medley relay was run by four athletes, with four alternates...	Men's freestyle javelin Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's freestyle javelin The men's freestyle javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin could be held anywhere. The competition was held on July 15, 1908.33 throwers from nine nations competed....
Mauritz Andersson Mauritz Andersson Mauritz Olof Andersson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class....	Wrestling (Greco-Roman) Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, nine wrestling events were contested, all for men. There were four weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and five weight classes in freestyle wrestling....	Men's middleweight
Karl Malmström Karl Malmström Karl Malmström was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics where he won the silver medal for the 10 metre platform event.-External links:*...	Diving Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, two diving events were contested, both for men only. The competition was held on Tuesday July 14, 1908 and Friday July 24, 1908.-Medal summary:...	Men's 10 m platform Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform, also known as the high diving competition, was one of two diving events on the diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme, along with the men's 3 metre springboard....
Richard Johansson Richard Johansson Richard Johansson was a Swedish figure skater. He won the silver medal in the men's singles competition at the 1908 London Olympics. He was part of the Swedish medal sweep there....	Figure skating Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, four figure skating events were contested. This took place at the Prince's Skating Club, in the district of Knightsbridge...	Men's singles Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual Sweden's Ulrich Salchow, who had won several World Figure Skating Championships, easily won the gold medal after his main rival, Russia's Nikolai Panin, withdrew in protest over what he considered unfair judging.-Results:Referee: Herbert G. Fowler...
Carl Hellström Carl Hellström Carl Leopold Hellström was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Edmund Thormählen Edmund Thormählen Edmund Gustaf Thormählen was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Vinga, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Erik Wallerius Erik Wallerius Erik G. Wallerius was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Eric Sandberg Eric Sandberg Eric G. Sandberg was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Harald Wallin Harald Wallin Johan Harald Alfred Wallin was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics....	Sailing Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad . With the exception of 1904 and possible 1916 sailing was always a part of the Olympic program....	Men's 8 metre class Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - 8 metre class The 8 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Ryde. Three races were scheduled. 26 sailors, on 5 boats, from 3 nation competed.- Results :13px = Male, 13px = Female- Extra awards :* Gilt commemorative medal:...
Per-Olof Arvidsson Per-Olof Arvidsson Per-Olof Arvidsson was a Swedish shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Janne Gustafsson Janne Gustafsson Johan "Janne" Gustafsson was a Swedish shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... Axel Jansson Axel Jansson Carl Axel Jansson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... Gustaf Adolf Jonsson Gustaf Adolf Jonsson Gustaf Adolf Jonsson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... Claës Rundberg Claës Rundberg Claës J. Rundberg was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was a member of the Swedish team which won the silver medal in the free rifle team event....	Shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:...	Men's team free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team free rifle The men's team free rifle at 300 metres was one of 15 events on the shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Thursday, July 9, 1908 and on Friday, July 10, 1908.Fifty-four sport shooters from nine nations competed....
Eric Carlberg Eric Carlberg Gustaf Eric Carlberg was a Swedish sport shooter, fencer, and modern pentathlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.1906 AthensIn the 1906 Summer Olympics he participated in the following shooting... Vilhelm Carlberg Vilhelm Carlberg Gustaf Vilhelm Carlberg was a Swedish sports shooter and Olympic Champion.He won three Gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, and also obtained olympic medals at the 1906, 1908 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He was the most successful athlete at the 1912 Olympics... Johan Hübner von Holst Johan Hübner von Holst Johan Hübner von Holst was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... Franz-Albert Schartau Franz-Albert Schartau Franz-Albert Schartau was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics....	Shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:...	Men's team small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team small-bore rifle The men's team small-bore rifle was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of four shooters. Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through proscribing ammunition weighing more than 140 grains, with a velocity of more than 1,450...
Robert Andersson Robert Andersson Robert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive... Erik Bergvall Erik Bergvall Erik Gustaf Bergvall was a Swedish water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the bronze medal.On retirement he serves asa the president of FINA.... Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 200 m breaststroke, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... Harald Julin Harald Julin Harald Sigfrid Alexander Julin was a Swedish freestyle swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 100 m freestyle, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... Torsten Kumfeldt Torsten Kumfeldt Karl Torsten Kumfeldt was a Swedish water polo player and breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... Axel Runström Axel Runström Axel Wilhelm Runström was a Swedish water polo player and diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish water polo team, which was able to win the bronze medal....	Water polo Water polo at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Belgium:* Victor Boin* Herman Donners* Fernand Feyaerts * Oscar Grégoire* Herman Meyboom* Albert Michant * Joseph Pletinckx...	Men's competition
Märtha Adlerstråhle Märtha Adlerstråhle Märtha Adlerstråhle was a Swedish tennis player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 she won the bronze medal in the indoor singles competition.-External links:*...	Tennis Tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics Six tennis events were contested at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. Indoor tennis events were held for the first time, along with the usual outdoor events. Women's tennis returned, with women's singles and indoor women's singles. 50 players, 40 men and 10 women, competed...	Women's indoor singles
Wollmar Boström Wollmar Boström Wollmar Filip Boström was a diplomat and tennis player from Sweden. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London in the men's indoor doubles tournament, alongside Gunnar Setterwall. From 1925 till 1945 he was the Swedish minister in Washington.... Gunnar Setterwall Gunnar Setterwall Carl Gunnar Emanuel Setterwall was a male tennis player from Sweden, who is best known for his four Olympic medals which he won at two different Olympic Games.He was born in Stockholm....	Tennis Tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics Six tennis events were contested at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. Indoor tennis events were held for the first time, along with the usual outdoor events. Women's tennis returned, with women's singles and indoor women's singles. 50 players, 40 men and 10 women, competed...	Men's indoor doubles
Harald Julin Harald Julin Harald Sigfrid Alexander Julin was a Swedish freestyle swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 100 m freestyle, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in...	Swimming Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, six swimming events were contested. These were the first Olympic Games in which a 100 metre pool had been especially constructed . Previous Olympic events were swum in open water...	Men's 100 m freestyle Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre freestyle The men's 100 metre freestyle was one of six swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the shortest of the three individual freestyle events, as the 50 yard freestyle had been dropped after its one appearance on the 1904 Summer Olympics programme...
Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 200 m breaststroke, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in...	Swimming Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, six swimming events were contested. These were the first Olympic Games in which a 100 metre pool had been especially constructed . Previous Olympic events were swum in open water...	Men's 200 m breaststroke Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre breaststroke The men's 200 metre breaststroke was one of 6 swimming events on the Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the only breaststroke event on the schedule...
Arvid Spångberg Arvid Spångberg Arvid Fredrik "Sparven" Spångberg was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was born in Stockholm and died in New York City.He won the bronze medal in the 10 metre platform event....	Diving Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, two diving events were contested, both for men only. The competition was held on Tuesday July 14, 1908 and Friday July 24, 1908.-Medal summary:...	Men's 10 m platform Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform, also known as the high diving competition, was one of two diving events on the diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme, along with the men's 3 metre springboard....
Per Thorén Per Thorén Per Thorén was a Swedish figure skater in the early 20th century who won a bronze medal at the 1908 Olympic Games.-Results:...	Figure skating Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, four figure skating events were contested. This took place at the Prince's Skating Club, in the district of Knightsbridge...	Men's singles Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual Sweden's Ulrich Salchow, who had won several World Figure Skating Championships, easily won the gold medal after his main rival, Russia's Nikolai Panin, withdrew in protest over what he considered unfair judging.-Results:Referee: Herbert G. Fowler...
Oscar Swahn Oscar Swahn Oscar Gomer Swahn was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won several medals....	Shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:...	Men's double-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's double-shot running deer The men's double-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing two shots during each run. The runs lasted about 4 seconds each and took place 110 yards...
Otto Nilsson Otto Nilsson Sven Otto Nilsson was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the bronze medal in the javelin throw event...	Athletics Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, England, 26 athletics events were contested, all for men only.Each nation was allowed to enter up to 12 competitors in most of the events. In the team races , each nation entered one team. The medley relay was run by four athletes, with four alternates...	Men's freestyle javelin Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's freestyle javelin The men's freestyle javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin could be held anywhere. The competition was held on July 15, 1908.33 throwers from nine nations competed....
Bruno Söderström Bruno Söderström Bruno Söderström was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the Javelin throw free style and pole vault....	Athletics Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, England, 26 athletics events were contested, all for men only.Each nation was allowed to enter up to 12 competitors in most of the events. In the team races , each nation entered one team. The medley relay was run by four athletes, with four alternates...	Men's pole vault Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's pole vault The men's pole vault was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on Friday, July 24, 1908.15 pole vaulters from seven nations competed...
John Svanberg	Athletics Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics At the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, England, 26 athletics events were contested, all for men only.Each nation was allowed to enter up to 12 competitors in most of the events. In the team races , each nation entered one team. The medley relay was run by four athletes, with four alternates...	Men's 5 miles Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 5 miles The men's 5 miles race was held at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. It was discontinued after that in favour of the metric races of 5,000 and 10,000 metres. The competition was held on July 15, 1908 and July 18, 1908...

Athletics

Sweden was one of 5 nations to win at least one gold medal in athletics, and one of only three to earn more than one. Sweden's two gold medals placed the nation third in the standings behind the United States and Great Britain.

Running

Event	Place	Athlete	Heats	Semifinals	Final

Men's 100 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres was the shortest of the sprint races at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held over the course of three days...	Heats	Knut Lindberg Knut Lindberg Knut Lindberg was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm....	11.2 seconds 2nd, heat 8	Did not advance
		Knut Stenborg Knut Stenborg Knut Stenborg was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm....	11.5 seconds 2nd, heat 7
		Karl Fryksdal Karl Fryksdal Karl Fryksdal was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 100 metres, Fryksdal took third place in his first round heat and did not advance to the semifinals.-References:...	Unknown 3rd, heat 12

Men's 200 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metre race was held for the third time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908.43 sprinters from 15 nations competed.-Records:...	Semi- finalist	Sven Låftman Sven Låftman Sven Låftman was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.Låftman won his preliminary heat in the 200 metres with a time of 23.8 seconds, the slowest winning time in the round...	23.8 seconds 1st, heat 6	Did not start —, semifinal 2	Did not advance
	Heats	Knut Stenborg	Unknown 4th, heat 2	Did not advance
	Heats	Knut Lindberg	Unknown 4th, heat 11	Did not advance

Men's 400 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres was an Olympic event for the fourth time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held originally scheduled from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908. The rerun of the final was held on July 25, 1908...	Heats	Sven Låftman	Unknown 3rd, heat 4	Did not advance
	Heats	Arvid Ringstrand Arvid Ringstrand Arvid Ringstrand was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 400 metres, Ringstrand finished third in his preliminary heat and did not advance to the semifinals.-References:...	Unknown 3rd, heat 14	Did not advance

Men's 800 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres The men's 800 metres made its fourth Olympic appearance at the 1908 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 20, 1908 and on July 21, 1908. The races were held on a track of 536.45 metres= mile in circumference...	Semi- finalist	Kristian Hellström Kristian Hellström Kristian Hellström was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the 1500 metres.He competed for Sweden in the 1906 Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece in the 1500 metres where he won the bronze medal. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London as well...	None held	Unknown 2nd, semifinal 8	Did not advance
	Semi- finalist	Evert Björn Evert Björn Evert Björn was a Swedish athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and in the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm....		Unknown 3rd, semifinal 1
	—	Edward Dahl Edward Dahl Edward Dahl was a Swedish athlete. He competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics in Athens and in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London....		Did not finish —, semifinal 5
	—	Frank Danielson Frank Danielson Frank Gösta Danielson was a Swedish athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 800 metres, Danielson did not finish his initial semifinal heat and did not advance to the final....		Did not finish —, semifinal 6

Men's 1500 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres was an Olympic event for the fourth times at the 1908 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 13, 1908 and on July 14, 1908. The races were held on a track of 536.45 metres= mile in circumference...	Semi- finalist	Edward Dahl	None held	Unknown 2nd, semifinal 8	Did not advance
		Axel Andersson Axel Andersson E. Axel Andersson was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 1500 metres, Andersson placed sixth of seven in his initial semifinal heat and did not advance to the final....		Unknown 6th, semifinal 8
		Evert Björn		Did not finish —, semifinal 3

Men's 110 metre hurdles Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 110 metre hurdles The men's 110 metres hurdles was the shorter of two hurdling events at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. It was dominated by the American runners. The competition was held from Thursday, July 23, 1908 to Saturday, July 25, 1908....	—	Oscar Lemming	Did not finish —, heat 6	Did not advance

Men's medley relay Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's medley relay The men's medley relay was run for the first time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The event consisted of 1600 metres being run by four athletes per team. Unlike the later 4 x 400 metres relay, however, the athletes had different distances to run. In the medley, the first two runners each ran...	Semi- finalist	Sven Laftman Knut Lindberg Knut Stenborg Evert Björn	None held	Unknown 2nd, semifinal 1	Did not advance

Men's 3 mile team race Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 mile team race The men's 3 miles team race was a unique event featured only at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. In the team race, each competing nation sent five athletes. For each heat, the top three athletes from each nation had their placings counted as part of the team score, though good performances by...	Semi- finalist	John Svanberg	None held	14:57.0 6 points, team=21	Did not advance
		Georg Peterson		15:14.4 7 points, team=21
		Edward Dahl		15:21.0 8 points, team=21
	No place	Axel Wiegandt		15:33.0 No score, team=21
	No place	Seth Landqvist		15:46.4 No score, team=21

Men's 5 miles Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 5 miles The men's 5 miles race was held at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. It was discontinued after that in favour of the metric races of 5,000 and 10,000 metres. The competition was held on July 15, 1908 and July 18, 1908...	3rd	John Svanberg	None held	25:46.2 1st, semifinal 1	25:37.2
	9th	Seth Landqvist		27:00.2 1st, semifinal 3	Unknown
	Heats	Georg Peterson		Unknown 3rd, semifinal 4	Did not advance
	—	Edward Dahl		Did not finish —, semifinal 2	Did not advance

Men's marathon Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon The men's marathon race was held at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The race was held on July 24, 1908.The distance was the now-standard length of 26 miles, 385 yards . 75 competitors entered. 55 runners from 16 nations began the race, with 27 athletes finishing.The most famous incident of...	8th	John Svanberg	None held		3:07:50.8
	21st	Gustaf Törnros			3:30:20.8
	—	Seth Landqvist			Did not finish
		Johan Lindqvist			Did not finish
		J. T. Bergvall			Did not start
		J. G. A. Lundberg			Did not start
		Georg Peterson			Did not start

Men's 3500 metre walk Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 3500 metre walk The men's 3500 metre walk race was held for the only time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 14, 1908.It was held in two rounds...	7th	Einar Rothman Einar Rothman Einar Rothman was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished sixth in the 3500 metre walk competition. In the 10 mile walk event he was eliminated in the first round.-External links:*...	None held	17:40.2 3rd, semifinal 2	17:50.0

Men's 10 mile walk Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 mile walk The men's 10 miles walk race was held at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. This event was held for the only time. The competition was held on Thursday, July 16, 1908 and on Friday, July 17, 1908.The competition was held in two rounds...	—	Einar Rothman	None held	Did not finish —, semifinal 2	Did not advance

Jumping

Event	Place	Athlete	Height/ Distance

Men's high jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's high jump The men's high jump was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 21, 1908.Twenty-two high jumpers from ten nations competed.-Records:...	8th	Axel Hedenlund Axel Hedenlund Axel Hedenlund, Jr. was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished eighth in the high jump competition.-External links:*...	1.80 metres
	16th	Folke Hellstedt	1.67 metres

Men's long jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's long jump The men's long jump was one of six jumping events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 22, 1908.-Records:...	10th	Gunnar Rönström Gunnar Rönström Gunnar Vilhelm Rönström was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics....	6.66 metres
	20th	Carl Silfverstrand Carl Silfverstrand Carl Johan Silfverstrand was a Swedish athlete and gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished tenth in the pole vault event and twentieth long jump competition....	6.34 metres
	21-32	Arvid Ringstrand	Unknown
	21-32	Hugo Wieslander Hugo Wieslander Karl Hugo Wieslander was a Swedish athlete, who competed in combined events. He set the inaugural world record in the pentathlon in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1911 with a score of 5516 points. He was born in Ljuder....	Unknown

Men's triple jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's triple jump The men's triple jump was one of six jumping events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 25, 1908.Twenty athletes from eight nations competed.-Records:...	7th	Karl Fryksdal	13.65 metres

Men's pole vault Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's pole vault The men's pole vault was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on Friday, July 24, 1908.15 pole vaulters from seven nations competed...	3rd	Bruno Söderström Bruno Söderström Bruno Söderström was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the Javelin throw free style and pole vault....	3.58 metres
	10th	Carl Silfverstrand	3.20 metres

Men's standing high jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's standing high jump The men's standing high jump was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 23, 1908.23 high jumpers from eleven nations competed.-Records:...	14th	Allan Bengtsson	1.40 metres
	14th	Karl Fryksdahl	1.40 metres

Men's standing long jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's standing long jump The men's standing long jump was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on Monday, July 20, 1908.Twenty-five long jumpers from eleven nations competed.-Records:...	5th	Ragnar Ekberg Ragnar Ekberg Olle Ragnar B. Ekberg was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fifth in the standing long jump competition....	3.19 metres

Throwing

Event	Place	Athlete	Distance

Men's shot put Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put The men's shot put was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 16, 1908.25 shot putters from eight nations competed.-Records:...	9-25	Hugo Wieslander	Unknown

Men's discus throw Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's discus throw The men's discus throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 16, 1908.42 throwers from eleven nations competed.-Records:...	12-42	Folke Fleetwood Folke Fleetwood Folke Fredrik Fleetwood was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics....	Unknown
		Eric Lemming Eric Lemming Eric Valdemar Lemming was a Swedish athlete who competed in a wide variety of events.Lemming won a total of 7 Olympic medals over three Olympics including 4 golds....	Unknown
		Theodor Neijström Theodor Neijström Theodor Neijström was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he participated in the discus throw competition but his final ranking is unknown.-External links:*...	Unknown
		Otto Nilsson Otto Nilsson Sven Otto Nilsson was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the bronze medal in the javelin throw event...	Unknown
		Hugo Wieslander	Unknown

Men's hammer throw Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's hammer throw The men's hammer throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 14, 1908.19 throwers from eight nations competed.-Records:...	8th	Eric Lemming	43.06 metres
	10-19	Robert Olsson	Unknown

Men's javelin throw Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin was required to be held in the middle. The competition was held on July 17, 1908.42 throwers from eleven nations competed....	1st	Eric Lemming	51.92 metres
	3rd	Otto Nilsson	47.11 metres
	8-16	Hugo Wieslander	Unknown

Men's Greek discus Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's Greek discus The men's Greek-style discus throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 18, 1908. In the Greek-style event, throwers hurled the discus from atop a rectangular platform raised above the ground. Throwing...	11-23	Folke Fleetwood	Unknown
	11-23	Eric Lemming	Unknown

Men's freestyle javelin Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's freestyle javelin The men's freestyle javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin could be held anywhere. The competition was held on July 15, 1908.33 throwers from nine nations competed....	1st	Eric Lemming	54.44 metres
	5th	Hugo Wieslander	47.56 metres
	10-33	Knut Lindberg	Unknown
	10-33	Otto Nilsson	Unknown

Cycling

Event	Place	Cyclist	Heats	Semifinals	Final

Men's 660 yards Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 660 yards The men's 660 yards was one of seven track cycling events on the Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the shortest of the events, comprising a single lap of the track...	Heats	Andrew Hansen	Unknown 3rd, heat 6	Did not advance

Men's 20 kilometres Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 20 kilometres The men's 20 kilometres was one of seven track cycling events on the Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Its distance was the second longest of the individual event distances. The time limit for the race was 40 minutes.-Semifinals:...	5-9	Andrew Hansen	None held	34:53.6 1st, semifinal 5	Unknown
	Semi- finalist	Gustaf Westerberg	None held	33:41.4 3rd, semifinal 6	Did not advance

Men's 100 kilometres Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 kilometres The men's 100 kilometres was one of seven track cycling events on the Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Its distance was the longest of the individual event distances. The time limit for the race was 3 hours and 15 minutes. A challenge cup was presented by the Prince of Wales to the...	9-17	Andrew Hansen	None held	2:50:21.4 1st, semifinal 1	Did not finish
	9-17	Gustaf Westerberg	None held	Unknown 3rd, semifinal 2	Did not finish

Men's sprint Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint The men's 1000 metre sprint was one of seven track cycling events on the Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Its distance was the second shortest of the individual event distances...	Heats	Andrew Hansen	Unknown 2nd, heat 3	Did not advance

Diving

Sweden dominated the platform diving in 1908, taking the top four spots in the event.

Event	Place	Diver	Prelimary groups	Semi- finals	Final

Men's 10 metre platform Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform, also known as the high diving competition, was one of two diving events on the diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme, along with the men's 3 metre springboard....	1st	Hjalmar Johansson Hjalmar Johansson Carl Hjalmar August Johansson was a Swedish diver, swimmer and track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics....	78.40 points 1st, group 2	80.75 points 1st, semifinal 2	83.75 points
	2nd	Karl Malmström Karl Malmström Karl Malmström was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics where he won the silver medal for the 10 metre platform event.-External links:*...	73.95 points 2nd, group 2	67.00 points 2nd, semifinal 1	78.73 points
	3rd	Arvid Spanberg	79.20 points 1st, group 4	72.30 points 1st, semifinal 1	74.00 points
	4th	Robert Andersson Robert Andersson Robert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive...	73.55 points 1st, group 5	66.75 points 2nd, semifinal 2	68.30 points
	8th	Hilmer Löfberg Hilmer Löfberg Hilmer Löfberg was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 10 metre platform event.-External links:*...	68.90 points 1st, group 3	59.18 points 4th, semifinal 1	Did not advance
	9th	Harald Arbin Harald Arbin Gustaf Harald Arbin was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born and died in Gothenburg....	76.80 points 2nd, group 4	52.81 points 5th, semifinal 1	Did not advance
	11th	Erik Adlerz Erik Adlerz Erik Wilhelm "Loppan" Adlerz was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics....	74.10 points 3rd, group 1	Did not advance
	15th	Gunnar Vingqvist	65.70 points 4th, group 4
	17th	Sigfrid Larsson	64.80 points 3rd, group 3
	20th	Axel Runström Axel Runström Axel Wilhelm Runström was a Swedish water polo player and diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics....	57.60 points 4th, group 5

Men's 3 metre springboard Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 metre springboard The men's 3 metre springboard, also known as the fancy diving competition, was one of two diving events on the Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme, along with the men's 10 metre platform....	14th	Karl Malmström	70.30 points 4th, group 3	Did not advance
	20th	Sigfrid Larsson	64.50 points 5th, group 4	Did not advance

Fencing

Event	Place	Fencer	First round	Second round	Semi- final	Final

Men's épée Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was one of four fencing events on the Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The medals were swept by the French fencers, who also took the gold medal in the team épée event.-First round:...	Semi- finalist	Gustaf Lindblom Gustaf Lindblom (fencer) Gustaf Lindblom was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...	5-3 (2nd in I)	3-1 (1st in 5)	4-5 (6th in 2)	Did not advance
	First round	Eric Carlberg Eric Carlberg Gustaf Eric Carlberg was a Swedish sport shooter, fencer, and modern pentathlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.1906 AthensIn the 1906 Summer Olympics he participated in the following shooting...	3-3 (4th in A)	Did not advance
		Henry Peyron	3-3 (4th in F)
		Birger Cnattingius Birger Cnattingius Birger Cnattingius was a Swedish fencer. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1908 Summer Olympics.-References:...	1-4 (4th in L)
		Pontus von Rosen Pontus von Rosen Pontus von Rosen was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics.-References:...	3-4 (5th in A)
		Georg Branting	0-4 (5th in K)
		Gösta Olson Gösta Olson Gustaf "Gösta" Olson was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908. He also competed in the individual épée fencing event.-External links:*...	1-5 (6th in L)

Event	Place	Fencers	Play-in match	First round	Semi- finals	Final	Repechage	Silver medal match

Men's team épée Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team épée The men's team épée was one of four fencing events on the Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The event was won by the French team, who also swept the medals in the individual épée event.-Play-in match:...	6th	Eric Carlberg Gustaf Lindblom Henry Peyron Pontus von Rosen	Bye	Lost to Belgium Belgium at the 1908 Summer Olympics Belgium competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.It was the second appearance of the European nation, which had previously competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics.-Athletics:-Cycling:... 11-6 Out 6th place	Did not advance		Not relegated

Figure skating

The Swedish men swept the medals, while the only female Swedish skater took 4th.

Event	Place	Skater	Score

Men's individual Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual Sweden's Ulrich Salchow, who had won several World Figure Skating Championships, easily won the gold medal after his main rival, Russia's Nikolai Panin, withdrew in protest over what he considered unfair judging.-Results:Referee: Herbert G. Fowler...	1st	Ulrich Salchow Ulrich Salchow Karl Emil Julius Ulrich Salchow was a Swedish figure skater, who dominated the sport in the first decade of the 20th century....	377.3
	2nd	Richard Johansson Richard Johansson Richard Johansson was a Swedish figure skater. He won the silver medal in the men's singles competition at the 1908 London Olympics. He was part of the Swedish medal sweep there....	365.2
	3rd	Per Thorén Per Thorén Per Thorén was a Swedish figure skater in the early 20th century who won a bronze medal at the 1908 Olympic Games.-Results:...	357.4

Women's individual Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Women's individual Without rivals Jenny Herz and Lily Kronberger present at the Olympics, Great Britain's Madge Syers easily won the gold medal.Referee: Herbert G. FowlerJudges: Harry D. Faith Edvard Hörle Gustav Hügel Georg Sanders Hermann Wendt-Sources:...	4th	Elna Montgomery Elna Montgomery Elna Charlotte Elvira Montgomery was a Swedish figure skater.She competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics, the first Olympics where figure skating was contested, and finished fourth out of five skaters.-Results:-References:*...	170.3

Football

Sweden was represented by the Sweden national football team

Sweden national football team

The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...

Event	Place	Players	First round	Semifinals	Final	Bronze match

Men's football	4th	Sune Almkvist, Nils Andersson, Karl Ansén Karl Ansén Karl "Kalle" Anshelm Ansén was a Swedish amateur football player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In the 1908 tournament he was a part of the Swedish football team.... , Oskar Bengtsson, Gustaf Bergström, Arvid Fagrell, Åke Fjästad, Karl Gustafsson Karl Gustafsson Karl "Köping" Gustafsson was a Swedish football player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... , Valter Lidén, Hans Lindman (captain), Teodor Malm, Sven Ohlsson, Olle Olsson, Sven Olsson	Lost vs. Great Britain 4-0	Did not advance		Lost vs. Netherlands Netherlands at the 1908 Summer Olympics Athletes from the Netherlands competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.-Athletics:-Cycling:-Fencing:-Football:The Netherlands was represented by the Netherlands national football team.-Gymnastics:-Rowing:... 2-0

Gymnastics

Event	Place	Gymnast	Score

Men's team Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team The men's team was one of two gymnastics events on the Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Each team was composed of between 16 and 40 gymnasts, with a time limit of 30 minutes for the performance. Free gymnastics and hand apparati were allowed...	1st	Gösta Åsbrink Gösta Åsbrink Karl "Gösta" Åsbrink was a Swedish gymnast and modern pentathlete who won a gold medal in the 1908 Summer Olympics and a silver medal in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Carl Bertilsson Carl Bertilsson Carl Bertilsson was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Andreas Cervin Andreas Cervin Andreas Cervin was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Hjalmar Cederkrona, Rudolf Degermark Rudolf Degermark Rudolf Degermark was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Carl Folcker Carl Folcker Carl Wilhelm Folcker was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Sven Forssman Sven Forssman Sven Forssman was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Erik Granfelt Erik Granfelt Erik Gustaf Granfelt was a Swedish gymnast who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.... , Carl Hårleman Carl Hårleman (gymnast) Carl Hårleman was a Swedish gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Västerås and died in Halmstad.... , Nils Hellsten, Gunnar Höjer Gunnar Höjer Gunnar Höjer was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Arvid Holmberg Arvid Holmberg Nils Arvid Birger Holmberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.... , Carl Holmberg Carl Holmberg Carl H. Holmberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Osvald Holmberg, Hugo Jahnke Hugo Jahnke Hugo Jahnke was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , John Jarlén John Jarlén Johan "John" Jarlén was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Harald Gustaf Johnsson, Rolf Johnsson Rolf Johnsson Rolf Johnsson was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Nils Kantzow, Sven Landberg Sven Landberg Sven Axel Richard Landberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Olle Lanner Olle Lanner Olle Lanner was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Swedish team which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Axel Jung, Osvald Moberg Osvald Moberg Osvald "Moppe" Moberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.... , Carl Martin Norberg Carl Martin Norberg Carl Martin Norberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.... , Erik Norberg Erik Norberg Erik Norberg was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Thor Norberg, Axel Norling Axel Norling Axel Norling was a Swedish gymnast, diver, and tug of war competitor who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Daniel Norling Daniel Norling Lars Daniel Norling was a Swedish gymnast and horse rider who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... , Gösta Olsson, Leonard Peterson Leonard Peterson C. J. Leonard Peterson was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.... , Sven Rosén Sven Rosén (gymnast) Sven Axel Ariga Rosén was a Swedish gymnast who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Gustav Rosenqvist, Axel Sjöblom Axel Sjöblom Axel Sjöblom was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Birger Sörvik Birger Sörvik Birger Sörvik was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Haakon Sörvik Haakon Sörvik Haakon Sörvik was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:... , Karl Johan Svensson Karl Johan Svensson Karl Johan Svensson-Sarland was a Swedish gymnast who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Gustav Vinqvist, Nils Widforss Nils Widforss Nils Widforss was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.-External links:...	438

Sailing

Class	Place	Boat	Sailors

6 metre Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - 6 metre class The 6 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Ryde. Three races were scheduled. 15 sailors, on 5 boats, from 4 nation competed.- Results :13px = Male, 13px = Female- Extra awards :* Gilt commemorative medal:...	5th	Freja	Karl-Einar Sjögren, Birger Gustafsson, Jonas Jonsson

8 metre Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - 8 metre class The 8 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Ryde. Three races were scheduled. 26 sailors, on 5 boats, from 3 nation competed.- Results :13px = Male, 13px = Female- Extra awards :* Gilt commemorative medal:...	2nd	Vinga	Carl Hellström Carl Hellström Carl Leopold Hellström was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... , Edmund Thormählen Edmund Thormählen Edmund Gustaf Thormählen was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Vinga, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... , Erik Wallerius Erik Wallerius Erik G. Wallerius was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... , Erik Sandberg, Harald Wallin Harald Wallin Johan Harald Alfred Wallin was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics....
	5th	Saga	John Carlsson, Edvin Hagberg Edvin Hagberg Edvin Hagberg was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was a crew member of the Swedish bost Saga which finished fifth in the 8 metre class competition.... , Hjalmar Lönnroth, Karl Ljungberg, August Olsson

Shooting

Event	Place	Shooter	Score

Men's 1000 yard free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 1000 yard free rifle The men's free rifle at 1000 yards was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Each shooter fired 20 shots at the target 1000 yards . A bulls-eye was worth 5 points, so the maximum possible score was 100.-Results:...	34th	Ossian Jörgensen	77
	43rd	Erik Ohlsson Erik Ohlsson (sport shooter) Per Erik F. "Pågen" Ohlsson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....	54
	44th	Fredrik Mossberg	48
	46th	Ernst Rosell Ernst Rosell Ernst Oscar Rosell was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the team running deer, single shots event....	27

Men's 300 metre free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle The men's free rifle at 300 metres was one of 15 events on the shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Saturday, July 11, 1908.Fifty-one sport shooters from ten nations competed.-Results:...	4th	Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was a member of the Swedish team which won the silver medal in the free rifle team event....	874
	5th	Janne Gustafsson Janne Gustafsson Johan "Janne" Gustafsson was a Swedish shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event....	872
	7th	Axel Jansson Axel Jansson Carl Axel Jansson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event....	843
	12th	Per-Olof Arvidsson Per-Olof Arvidsson Per-Olof Arvidsson was a Swedish shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...	823
	15th	Gustaf Adolf Jonsson Gustaf Adolf Jonsson Gustaf Adolf Jonsson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event....	812
	23rd	Fredrik Mossberg	761
	28th	Erik Ohlsson	751
	50th	Ossian Jörgensen	420

Men's team free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team free rifle The men's team free rifle at 300 metres was one of 15 events on the shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Thursday, July 9, 1908 and on Friday, July 10, 1908.Fifty-four sport shooters from nine nations competed....	2nd	Gustaf Adolf Jonsson Per-Olof Arvidsson Axel Jansson Gustav-Adolf Sjöberg Claës Rundberg Claës Rundberg Claës J. Rundberg was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event.... Janne Gustafsson	4711

Men's team military rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team military rifle The men's team military rifle, also referred to as the International, was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of six shooters, with each shooter firing 90 shots at targets at varying distances. 15 shots were fired at each of 6 distances: 200,...	5th	Claës Rundberg Ossian Jörgensen Janne Gustafsson Per-Olof Arvidsson Axel Jansson Gustaf Adolf Jonsson	2213

Men's stationary target small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's stationary target small-bore rifle The men's stationary target small-bore rifle, also referred to as the miniature rifle competition, was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through proscribing ammunition weighing more than 140 grains, with...	10th	Vilhelm Carlberg Vilhelm Carlberg Gustaf Vilhelm Carlberg was a Swedish sports shooter and Olympic Champion.He won three Gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, and also obtained olympic medals at the 1906, 1908 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He was the most successful athlete at the 1912 Olympics...	370
	18th	Johan Hübner von Holst Johan Hübner von Holst Johan Hübner von Holst was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics....	349

Men's moving target small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's moving target small-bore rifle The men's moving target small-bore rifle was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through allowing the use of .22 or .297/.230 caliber ammunition. The target used was a three-quarter length silhouette,...	8th	Otto von Rosen Otto von Rosen Otto von Rosen was a Swedish military officer and sport shooter.He was born in Stockholm, Sweden. He participated at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London...	18
	15th	Eric Carlberg Eric Carlberg Gustaf Eric Carlberg was a Swedish sport shooter, fencer, and modern pentathlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.1906 AthensIn the 1906 Summer Olympics he participated in the following shooting...	9
		Vilhelm Carlberg	9
		Johan Hübner von Holst	9
	—	Frans-Albert Schartau	Did not finish

Men's disappearing target small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's disappearing target small-bore rifle The men's disappearing target small-bore rifle was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through allowing the use of .22 or .297/.230 caliber ammunition. The target used was a three-quarter length silhouette,...	7th	Vilhelm Carlberg	45
	9th	Eric Carlberg	42
		Otto von Rosen	42
		Frans-Albert Schartau	42
	15th	Johan Hübner von Holst	39

Men's team small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team small-bore rifle The men's team small-bore rifle was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of four shooters. Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through proscribing ammunition weighing more than 140 grains, with a velocity of more than 1,450...	2nd	Vilhelm Carlberg Frans-Albert Schartau Johan Hübner von Holst Eric Carlberg	737

Men's single-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's single-shot running deer The men's single-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing one shot during each run. The runs lasted about 4 seconds each and took place 110 yards...	1st	Oscar Swahn Oscar Swahn Oscar Gomer Swahn was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won several medals....	25
	11th	Ernst Rosell Ernst Rosell Ernst Oscar Rosell was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the team running deer, single shots event....	17

Men's double-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's double-shot running deer The men's double-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing two shots during each run. The runs lasted about 4 seconds each and took place 110 yards...	3rd	Oscar Swahn	38
	8th	Ernst Rosell	27

Men's team single-shot running deer Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team single-shot running deer The men's team single-shot running deer competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of four shooters. A deer-shaped target made 10 runs of 75 feet, with the shooter firing one shot during each run. The runs lasted about...	1st	Alfred Swahn Alfred Swahn Alfred "Alf" Gomer Swahn was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... G. Arvid Knöppel Oscar Swahn Ernst Rosell	86

Men's individual pistol Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual pistol The men's individual revolver and pistol competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Friday, July 10, 1908.Forty-three sport shooters from seven nations competed....	18th	Frans-Albert Schartau	436
	20th	Vilhelm Carlberg	432
	27th	Johan Hübner von Holst	408
	33rd	Eric Carlberg	396
	35th	Otto von Rosen	386

Men's team pistol Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team pistol The men's team revolver and pistol competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of four shooters. 60 shots were fired by each shooter at a distance of 50 yards. Each hit counted between 1 and 10 points, for an individual...	5th	Vilhelm Carlberg Eric Carlberg Johan Hübner von Holst Frans-Albert Schartau	1732

Men's individual trap shooting Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's individual trap shooting The men's individual trap shooting competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Shooting was conducted in three rounds, with each shooter firing at 30 clay birds in the first round, 20 in the second, and 30 in the third. Eliminations took...	25th	Alfred Swahn	22
	27th	Edward Benedicks Edward Benedicks Edward Benedicks was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished 27th in the individual trap event....	19

Swimming

Event	Place	Swimmer	Heats	Semifinals	Final

Men's 100 metre freestyle Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre freestyle The men's 100 metre freestyle was one of six swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the shortest of the three individual freestyle events, as the 50 yard freestyle had been dropped after its one appearance on the 1904 Summer Olympics programme...	3rd	Harald Julin Harald Julin Harald Sigfrid Alexander Julin was a Swedish freestyle swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 100 m freestyle, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in...	1:12.0 1st, heat 4	1:10.2 2nd, semifinal 1	1:08.0
	Heats	Robert Andersson Robert Andersson Robert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive...	Unknown 3-5, heat 3	Did not advance

Men's 400 metre freestyle Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle The men's 400 metre freestyle was one of six swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Its distance was the median of the 3 individual freestyle event distances. It was the first time an event over 400 metres was held at the Olympics...	Heats	Robert Andersson Robert Andersson Robert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive...	6:28.0 2nd, heat 2	Did not advance
	Heats	Vilhelm Andersson Vilhelm Andersson Vilhelm Cletus Andersson was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics....	Unknown 4th, heat 1	Did not advance

Men's 1500 metre freestyle Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle The men's 1500 metre freestyle was one of 6 swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Its distance was the longest of the 3 individual freestyle event distances...	Heats	Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish water polo team, which was able to win the bronze medal....	27:15.4 2nd, heat 1	Did not advance
		Gustaf Wretman	28:40.8 3rd, heat 6
		Vilhelm Andersson	27:34.4 4th, heat 2

Men's 100 metre backstroke Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre backstroke The men's 100 metre backstroke was one of six swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the only backstroke event on the schedule. It was the first appearance of the event, after a 100 yard event was held in 1904...	Heats	Gustaf Wretman	Unknown 3rd, heat 6	Did not advance

Men's 200 metre breaststroke Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre breaststroke The men's 200 metre breaststroke was one of 6 swimming events on the Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the only breaststroke event on the schedule...	3rd	Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 200 m breaststroke, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in...	3:15.0 2nd, heat 4	3:13.0 2nd, semifinal 2	3:14.6
	Semi- finalist	Wilhelm Persson	3:17.6 1st, heat 2	Unknown 3rd, semifinal 2	Did not advance
	Heats	Hjalmar Johansson Hjalmar Johansson Carl Hjalmar August Johansson was a Swedish diver, swimmer and track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics....	3:21.2 2nd, heat 3	Did not advance
		Per Fjästad	3:31.4 2nd, heat 5
		Torsten Kumfeldt Torsten Kumfeldt Karl Torsten Kumfeldt was a Swedish water polo player and breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....	3:24.6 2nd, heat 6
		Max Gumpel Max Gumpel Max Leonard Gumpel was a Swedish water polo player and breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....	Unknown 3rd, heat 1
		Adolf Andersson	Unknown 3rd, heat 7

Men's 4x200 metre freestyle relay Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 4x200 metre freestyle relay The men's 4x200 metre freestyle relay, or 800 metre team race, was one of 6 swimming events on the Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme...	Semi- finalist	Gustaf Wretman Gunnar Wennerström Harald Julin Adolf Andersson	None held	Unknown 3rd, semifinal 2	Did not advance

Tennis

Sweden was Great Britain's only competitor in the indoor tennis events, taking two bronze medals.

Event	Place	Name	Round of 16	Quarter- finals	Semi- finals	Final

Men's indoor singles Tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's indoor singles There was no match for third place. Eaves, described in the Official Report as "obviously out of condition", had not finished his semifinal match after a tight first set played in great heat. Ritchie, therefore, was awarded the bronze medal....	5th	Wollmar Boström Wollmar Boström Wollmar Filip Boström was a diplomat and tennis player from Sweden. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London in the men's indoor doubles tournament, alongside Gunnar Setterwall. From 1925 till 1945 he was the Swedish minister in Washington....	Bye	Lost to Eaves Wilberforce Eaves Wilberforce Vaughan Eaves was a male tennis player from the United Kingdom. At the 1908 London Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's singles tournament. He was also the first non-American to reach the final in the US National Singles Championships in 1897.-Runner-ups :...	Did not advance
	5th	Gunnar Setterwall Gunnar Setterwall Carl Gunnar Emanuel Setterwall was a male tennis player from Sweden, who is best known for his four Olympic medals which he won at two different Olympic Games.He was born in Stockholm....	Defeated Escombe	Lost to Caridia George Caridia George Aristedes Caridia was a male tennis player from Great Britain and a two-time Olympic silver medalist. At the 1908 London Olympics he won those medals in the men's singles and doubles event...	Did not advance

Women's indoor singles	3rd	Märtha Adlerstråhle Märtha Adlerstråhle Märtha Adlerstråhle was a Swedish tennis player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 she won the bronze medal in the indoor singles competition.-External links:*...	None held	Bye	Lost to Greene	Did not advance
Women's indoor singles	4th	Elsa Wallenberg	None held	Defeated Coles	Lost to Eastlake-Smith Gwendoline Eastlake-Smith Gladys Shirley Eastlake Smith , also known as Gwendoline Eastlake-Smith and Gladys Lamplough , was a British tennis player...	Did not advance

Men's indoor doubles	3rd	Wollmar Boström Gunnar Setterwall	None held	Bye	Lost to Caridia George Caridia George Aristedes Caridia was a male tennis player from Great Britain and a two-time Olympic silver medalist. At the 1908 London Olympics he won those medals in the men's singles and doubles event... /Simond George Simond George Mieville Simond was an English tennis player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.Simond was born in Marylebone. In 1908 he won the silver medal in the men's indoor doubles competition together with his partner George Caridia.-External links:*...	Did not advance

Opponent nation	Wins	Losses	Percent
Great Britain	3	5	.375

Total international	3	5	.375
Sweden	1	1	.500

Total	4	6	.400

Tug of war

Sweden's tug of war team lost in the semifinals (their first match). They did not appear for the bronze medal match, thereby taking 4th place.

Event	Place	Athletes	Quarterfinals	Semifinals	Final

Tug of war	4th	Albrekt Almqwist, Frans Fast Frans Fast Frans Oskar Fast was an Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:... , Carl-Emil Johansson Carl-Emil Johansson Carl-Emil Johansson was an Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:... , Emil Johansson Emil Johansson (athlete) Emil Johansson was an Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:... , Knut Johansson Knut Johansson Knut Richard Johansson was an Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:... , Karl Krook Karl Krook Karl Erik Krook was an Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:... , Karl-Gustaf Nilsson Karl-Gustaf Nilsson Karl-Gustaf Nilsson was a Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:... , Anders Wollgarth Anders Wollgarth Anders Hjalmar Wollgarth was a Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fourth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*...	Bye	Lost to Great Britain Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880... Police	Did not advance

Water polo

Event	Place	Water poloists	Quarterfinals	Semifinals	Final

Men's water polo	3rd	Robert Andersson Robert Andersson Robert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive... , Erik Bergvall Erik Bergvall Erik Gustaf Bergvall was a Swedish water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the bronze medal.On retirement he serves asa the president of FINA.... , Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson Pontus Hanson was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 200 m breaststroke, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... , Harald Julin Harald Julin Harald Sigfrid Alexander Julin was a Swedish freestyle swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 100 m freestyle, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in... , Torsten Kumfeldt Torsten Kumfeldt Karl Torsten Kumfeldt was a Swedish water polo player and breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... , Axel Runström Axel Runström Axel Wilhelm Runström was a Swedish water polo player and diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström Gunnar Wennerström was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish water polo team, which was able to win the bronze medal....	Bye	Lost to Belgium Belgium at the 1908 Summer Olympics Belgium competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.It was the second appearance of the European nation, which had previously competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics.-Athletics:-Cycling:... 8-4	Did not advance

Wrestling

Event	Place	Wrestler	Round of 32	Round of 16	Quarter- finals	Semi- finals	Final

Greco-Roman lightweight Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Greco-Roman lightweight The Greco-Roman lightweight was one of four Greco-Roman wrestling weight classes contested on the Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Like all other wrestling events, it was open only to men...	4th	Gunnar Persson	Bye	Defeated Blount	Defeated Maróthy	Lost to Porro Enrico Porro Enrico Porro is an Italian wrestler of Armenian origin and Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Olympics:...	Lost to Lindén
	5th	Gustaf Malmström Gustaf Malmström Gustaf Hjalmar Malmström was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished fifth in the Greco-Roman lightweight....	Defeated McKenzie George McKenzie George McKenzie was a British bantamweight professional boxer who competed in the 1920s.He was born in Leith, Scotland-Amateur career:McKenzie was the 1920 British ABA bantamweight champion...	Defeated Bruseker	Lost to Porro Enrico Porro Enrico Porro is an Italian wrestler of Armenian origin and Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Olympics:...	Did not advance
	9th	Carl Erik Lund	Bye	Lost to Orlov	Did not advance

Greco-Roman middleweight Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Greco-Roman middleweight Jósepsson broke his arm in his semifinal and was forced to withdraw from the bronze medal match; Andersen received third place....	1st	Frithiof Mårtensson Frithiof Mårtensson Frithiof M. Mårtensson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class.-External links:*...	Defeated Bechynê	Defeated Bradshaw	Defeated Larsson	Defeated Andersen Anders Andersen (wrestler) Anders Peter Andersen was a Danish sport wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the bronze medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class....	Defeated Andersson Mauritz Andersson Mauritz Olof Andersson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class....
	2nd	Mauritz Andersson Mauritz Andersson Mauritz Olof Andersson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class....	Defeated S. Bacon Stanley Bacon Stanley Vivian Bacon was a British sport wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the freestyle middleweight class...	Defeated Beck Frederick Beck Frederick Beck was a British wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling middleweight class.-External links:*...	Defeated Eriksen Johannes Eriksen Johannes Thorvald Eriksen was a Danish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born and died in Frederiksberg....	Defeated Jósepsson	Lost to Mårtensson Frithiof Mårtensson Frithiof M. Mårtensson was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the gold medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight class.-External links:*...
	5th	Axel Frank	Bye	Defeated Demin	Lost to Jósepsson	Did not advance
	17th	Harry Challstorp	Lost to Beck Frederick Beck Frederick Beck was a British wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling middleweight class.-External links:*...	Did not advance

Greco-Roman light heavyweight	5th	Fritz Larsson	Defeated Christiansen	Defeated Wijbrands	Lost to Weckman Verner Weckman Johan Verner Weckman was a Finnish sport wrestler who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was born in Loviisa in a family of farmer. He took Abitur in Helsinki 1902...	Did not advance

Event	Place	Wrestler	Round of 16	Quarter- finals	Semi- finals	Final

Freestyle middleweight Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Freestyle middleweight After a protest from his semi-final was rejected, Andersson refused to participate in the bronze medal match, giving Beck third place....	4th	Carl Andersson	Bye	Defeated Craige	Lost to Relwyskow George de Relwyskow George Frederick William de Relwyskow was a British sport wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics....	Lost to Beck Frederick Beck Frederick Beck was a British wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling middleweight class.-External links:*...
	9th	Harry Challstorp	Lost to Relwyskow George de Relwyskow George Frederick William de Relwyskow was a British sport wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics....	Did not advance

Opponent nation	Wins	Losses	Percent
Bohemia Bohemia at the 1908 Summer Olympics Bohemia competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England as an independent team, though it was part of Austria-Hungary at the time.-Athletics:-Fencing:...	1	0	1.000
Denmark Denmark at the 1908 Summer Olympics Denmark competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. No Danish athletes had competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.-Medalists:-Athletics:-Boxing:2 Danish boxers competed in the lightweight class, with each losing his first bout....	5	1	.833
Finland Finland at the 1908 Summer Olympics Finland competed at the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. The Grand Duchy of Finland was part of the Russian Empire at the time, but Finland's results are kept separate from those of Russia.Medalists=...	0	2	.000
Great Britain	5	4	.556
Hungary Hungary at the 1908 Summer Olympics Hungary competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. Austria and Hungary had separate NOCs, therefore results at Olympic Games are kept separate despite the union of the two nations as Austria-Hungary at the time.- Gold:...	1	0	1.000
Italy Italy at the 1908 Summer Olympics Italy competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. It was the third appearance of the European nation, which had not competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics.-Athletics:...	0	2	.000
Netherlands Netherlands at the 1908 Summer Olympics Athletes from the Netherlands competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.-Athletics:-Cycling:-Fencing:-Football:The Netherlands was represented by the Netherlands national football team.-Gymnastics:-Rowing:...	2	0	1.000
Russia Russia at the 1908 Summer Olympics Russian Empire competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. It was the second appearance of the European nation, after having missed the 1904 Games.- Gold:*Nikolai Panin — Figure skating, men's special figures- Silver:...	1	1	.500
United States	1	0	1.000

Total international	16	10	.615
Sweden	1	1	.500

Total	17	11	.607

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