Johan Jansson
Swedish diver (1892–1943)
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Carl Johan Erik "John" Jansson (18 July 1892 – 10 October 1943) was a Swedish diver, who competed at the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]
Born18 July 1892
Stockholm, Sweden-Norway
Died10 October 1943 (aged 51)
Bromma, Sweden
SportDiving
ClubStockholms KK
John Jansson at the 1912 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 July 1892 Stockholm, Sweden-Norway |
| Died | 10 October 1943 (aged 51) Bromma, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Diving |
| Club | Stockholms KK |
Medal record | |
In the 1912 Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the plain high diving event, was seventh in the 3 metre springboard, and was eliminated in the 10 metre platform event heats. Eight years later, he won a bronze medal in the plain high diving event and was sixth in the 3 metre springboard. In 1924, he won a silver medal in the plain high diving event.[2]
