Gösta Olson

Life and work

The story behind the role.

Gymnast (1883-1966).

Gustaf Adolf "Gösta" Olson (10 May 1883 – 23 January 1966) was a Swedish gymnast and fencer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Swedish gymnastics team that won the all-around gold medal, and was eliminated in the first round of the individual épée event. He was a member of the fencing club Föreningen för Fäktkonstens Främjande.

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