Harald Julin
Harald Sigfrid Alexander Julin (27 March 1890 – 31 July 1967) was a Swedish swimmer and water polo player who competed at the 1906, 1908, 1912 and 1920 Olympics.
In 100 m freestyle swimming he won a bronze medal in 1908, and failed to reach the finals in 1906 and 1912; he finished fifth in the 4×250 m freestyle relay in 1906. In water polo he won bronze medals in 1908 and 1920 and a silver at the 1912 Summer Olympics in his native Stockholm. His sons Åke and Rolf also became Olympic water polo players.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 27 March 1890 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 31 July 1967 (aged 77) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming, water polo |
| Club | Stockholms KK |
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Julle came from a rich family. Besides water sports he was a fan of motor racing, working as a secretary of the Royal Automobile Club and helping organize several racing events. He later joined the national sports federation.
See also
References
External links
- Harald Julin at Olympics.com
- Harald Julin at Olympedia
- Harald Julin at the Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)
