About Gösta Olson
Lived 1883 – 1966 (aged 82). Gösta Olson was a Swedish fencer, artistic gymnast, physiotherapist, art dealer and military personnel.
Gustaf Adolf "Gösta" Olson (10 May 1883 – 23 January 1966) was a Swedish gymnast and fencer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Swedish gymnastics team that won the all-around gold medal, and was eliminated in the first round of the individual épée event. He was a member of the fencing club Föreningen för Fäktkonstens Främjande.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Gösta Olson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Gösta Olson?
gymnast (1883-1966)
When was Gösta Olson born?
Gösta Olson was born on 10 May 1883 in Linköping Cathedral Congregation.
When did Gösta Olson die?
Gösta Olson died on 23 January 1966 in Oscar Parish.
What was Gösta Olson's occupation?
Gösta Olson was a fencer, artistic gymnast, physiotherapist, art dealer and military personnel.
What nationality was Gösta Olson?
Gösta Olson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gösta Olson. https://biography.guide/gosta-olson/
MLA: "Gösta Olson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gosta-olson/.
Chicago: "Gösta Olson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gosta-olson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-25 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:11 UTC