About Bengt Gingsjö
Lived 1952 – 2022 (aged 70). Bengt Gingsjö was a Swedish swimmer.
Bengt Gingsjö (15 April 1952 – 14 September 2022) was a Swedish freestyle and medley swimmer, who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and 1976 Summer Olympics. He finished fourth on the 1500m freestyle in 1972. Gingsjö also won a bronze medal in the 400 m freestyle at the first FINA World Aquatics Championships in 1973.
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Who was Bengt Gingsjö?
swimmer
When was Bengt Gingsjö born?
Bengt Gingsjö was born on 15 April 1952 in Gothenburg.
When did Bengt Gingsjö die?
Bengt Gingsjö died on 14 September 2022 in Tyresö Municipality.
What was Bengt Gingsjö's occupation?
Bengt Gingsjö was a swimmer.
What nationality was Bengt Gingsjö?
Bengt Gingsjö was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bengt Gingsjö. https://biography.guide/bengt-gingsjo/
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