About Claes Wersäll
Lived 1888 – 1951 (aged 62). Claes Wersäll was a Swedish artistic gymnast.
Claës-Axel Wersäll (26 June 1888 – 12 February 1951) was a Swedish gymnast. He was part of the Swedish team that won the gold medal in the Swedish system event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Wersäll was born to the Swedish Finance Minister Claës Wersäll and Charlotta Wersäll, in a family of 10 siblings. Two of his eight brothers, Gustaf and Ture also competed at Summer Olympics.
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Who was Claes Wersäll?
gymnast (1888-1951)
When was Claes Wersäll born?
Claes Wersäll was born on 26 June 1888 in Irsta.
When did Claes Wersäll die?
Claes Wersäll died on 12 February 1951 in Danderyd.
What was Claes Wersäll's occupation?
Claes Wersäll was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Claes Wersäll?
Claes Wersäll was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claes Wersäll. https://biography.guide/claes-wersall/
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