) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 May 1884 Kristinehamn, Sweden |
| Died | 4 December 1962 (aged 78) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming, water polo |
| Club | Stockholms KK |
Medal record | |
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Pontus Hanson (24 May 1884 – 4 December 1962) was a Swedish water polo player and swimmer, who won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in the 200 m breaststroke. In water polo he won bronze medals in 1908 and 1920 and a silver in 1912. His brother Sven competed in the 200 m breaststroke at the 1912 Olympics.[1]
Hanson worked as a government official, and in parallel took active part in the development of swimming in Sweden, acting as a sports functionary in 1905–1922.[2]
See also
- Dual sport and multi-sport Olympians
- List of Olympic medalists in swimming (men)
- List of Olympic medalists in water polo
References
- ^ Pontus Hanson. sports-reference.com
- ^ Pontus Hanson. Swedish Olympic Committee
External links
- Pontus Hanson at International Olympic Committee
- Pontus Hanson at Olympic Channel
- Pontus Hanson at Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)
- Pontus Hanson at Olympedia