About Axel Runström
Lived 1883 – 1943 (aged 59). Axel Runström was a Swedish competitive diver, typographer, swimmer and water polo player.
Axel Wilhelm Runström (15 October 1883 – 10 August 1943) was a Swedish water polo player and diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1908 he was part of the Swedish water polo team, which was able to win the bronze medal. But In the diving platform event he was eliminated in the first round. In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the 3 metre springboard event, but was able to finish sixth in the plain high diving competition.
Runström represented Stockholms KK.
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Who was Axel Runström?
Swedish water polo player (1883–1943)
When was Axel Runström born?
Axel Runström was born on 15 October 1883 in Stockholm.
When did Axel Runström die?
Axel Runström died on 10 August 1943 in Stockholm.
What was Axel Runström's occupation?
Axel Runström was a competitive diver, typographer, swimmer and water polo player.
What nationality was Axel Runström?
Axel Runström was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Axel Runström. https://biography.guide/axel-runstrom/
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