Daniel Norling
Gymnast and equestrian
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Lars Daniel Norling (16 January 1888 – 28 August 1958) was a Swedish Army officer, gymnast and equestrian who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]
FullnameLars Daniel Norling
Born16 January 1888
Stockholm, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
Died28 August 1958 (aged 70)
Malmö, Sweden
RelativesAxel Norling (brother)
| Daniel Norling | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Lars Daniel Norling |
| Born | 16 January 1888 Stockholm, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
| Died | 28 August 1958 (aged 70) Malmö, Sweden |
| Relatives | Axel Norling (brother) |
| Gymnastics career | |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Country represented | Sweden |
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Medal record | |
He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908. In the 1912 Summer Olympics, he won his second gold medal as a member of the Swedish gymnastics team in the Swedish system event.
At the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, he was a member of the Swedish Equestrian jumping team, which won the gold medal.
Norling was promoted to major in 1937.[2]
Awards and decorations
- Knight of the Order of the Sword[2]
- Second Class of the Military Cross[2]
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