Lisa Regnell

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Lisa Teresia Regnell (later Lindh; 3 February 1887 – 5 November 1979) was a Swedish diver who won the silver medal in the 10 m platform event at the 1912 Olympics.[1] Her younger sister Elsa finished fourth in the same competition, while her elder brother Nils was an Olympic swimmer.[2]

Born3 February 1887
Stockholm, Sweden
Died5 November 1979 (aged 92)
Enskede, Stockholm, Sweden
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Lisa Regnell
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Born3 February 1887
Stockholm, Sweden
Died5 November 1979 (aged 92)
Enskede, Stockholm, Sweden
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ClubStockholms KK
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Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1912 Stockholm10 m platform
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Regnell graduated as organist from a musical academy and was the first female member of the Swedish Swimming Federation in 1914–20. She was married to Sam Lindh, who was the treasurer of the same federation in 1918–32.[3]

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