Erik Bergqvist
Swedish swimmer, water polo player and footballer
About Erik Bergqvist
Lived 1891 – 1954 (aged 62). Erik Bergqvist was a Swedish association football player, swimmer and water polo player.
Erik Gustaf "Berka" Bergqvist (20 June 1891 – 17 February 1954) was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics, as well as an international footballer. He was part of the Swedish water polo teams that won silver and bronze medals, respectively. In 1912 he also competed in the 100 metre freestyle.
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Who was Erik Bergqvist?
Swedish swimmer, water polo player and footballer
When was Erik Bergqvist born?
Erik Bergqvist was born on 20 June 1891 in Stockholm.
When did Erik Bergqvist die?
Erik Bergqvist died on 17 February 1954 in Stockholm.
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Erik Bergqvist was an association football player, swimmer and water polo player.
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Erik Bergqvist was Swedish.
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