Torsten Kumfeldt
Personal information
Born4 January 1886
Örebro, Sweden
Died2 May 1966 (aged 80)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportWater polo
ClubStockholms KK
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London Team competition
Silver medal – second place 1912 Stockholm Team competition
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp Team competition

Karl Torsten Kumfeldt (4 January 1886 – 2 May 1966) was a Swedish water polo goalkeeper and breaststroke swimmer.[1] He competed in water polo at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics and won one silver and two bronze medals. In 1908, he also took part in the 200 m breaststroke event.[2][3]

Biography

Kumfeldt won seven national water polo titles with his club Stockholm KK. Between 1910 and 1912, he was secretary of the Swedish Swimming Federation and spent much effort on preparing swimming venues for the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Torsten Kumfeldt". Olympedia. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  2. ↑ Torsten Kumfeldt. sports-reference.com
  3. 1 2 Torsten Kumfeldt. Swedish Olympic Committee


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