Birger Sörvik

Birger Sörvik
Personal information
Born4 December 1879
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died23 May 1978 (aged 98)
Hovås, Gothenburg, Sweden
Sport
SportGymnastics
ClubGöteborgs GF
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1908 London Gymnastics team

Birger Sörvik (4 December 1879 – 23 May 1978) was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1] Together with his brother Haakon he was part of the Swedish team that won the all-around gold medal. His another brother Leif competed in rowing at the 1912 Games.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Birger Sörvik". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  2. ^ Birger Sörvik Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Birger Sörvik. Swedish Olympic Committee



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