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Torsten Kumfeldt

Torsten Kumfeldt

Swedish water polo player (1886–1966)

Karl Torsten Kumfeldt (4 January 1886 – 2 May 1966) was a Swedish water polo goalkeeper and breaststroke swimmer.[1] He competed in water polo at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics and won one silver and two bronze medals. In 1908, he also took part in the 200 m breaststroke event.[2][3]

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Kumfeldt won seven national water polo titles with his club Stockholm KK. Between 1910 and 1912, he was secretary of the Swedish Swimming Federation and spent much effort on preparing swimming venues for the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Torsten Kumfeldt". Olympedia. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  2. [2]
    Torsten Kumfeldt. sports-reference.com
  3. [3]
    Torsten Kumfeldt. Swedish Olympic Committee


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