About Carl van Gerber
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 82). Carl van Gerber was a Swedish kayaker and canoeist.
Carl von Gerber (23 August 1931 – 8 September 2013) was a Swedish canoe sprinter. He competed at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics with the best result of fifth in the K-4 1000 m event in 1964. He won a bronze medal in the K-1 4 x 500 m event at the 1958 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Prague.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carl van Gerber?
Swedish canoeist
When was Carl van Gerber born?
Carl van Gerber was born on 23 August 1931 in Västervik.
When did Carl van Gerber die?
Carl van Gerber died on 8 September 2013 in Stockholm.
What was Carl van Gerber's occupation?
Carl van Gerber was a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality was Carl van Gerber?
Carl van Gerber was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl van Gerber. https://biography.guide/carl-van-gerber/
MLA: "Carl van Gerber." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carl-van-gerber/.
Chicago: "Carl van Gerber." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carl-van-gerber/.
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