About Elsa Andersson
Lived 1894 – 1994 (aged 99). Elsa Andersson was a Swedish competitive diver.
Elsa Helena Andersson, later Cordes (19 August 1894 – 26 January 1994), was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. She was born in Stockholm and died in San Francisco, United States.
In 1912 she finished sixth in the 10 metre platform competition.
Andersson represented Stockholms KK.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Elsa Andersson?
Swedish diver (1894-1994)
When was Elsa Andersson born?
Elsa Andersson was born on 19 August 1894 in Stockholm.
When did Elsa Andersson die?
Elsa Andersson died on 26 January 1994.
What was Elsa Andersson's occupation?
Elsa Andersson was a competitive diver.
What nationality was Elsa Andersson?
Elsa Andersson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Elsa Andersson (diver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elsa Andersson. https://biography.guide/elsa-andersson-competitive-diver/
MLA: "Elsa Andersson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elsa-andersson-competitive-diver/.
Chicago: "Elsa Andersson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elsa-andersson-competitive-diver/.
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