About Greta Carlsson
Lived 1898 – 1980 (aged 81). Greta Carlsson was a Swedish swimmer.
Greta Carlsson (later Nygren, July 7, 1898 – March 19, 1980) was a Swedish freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1912 she was part of the Swedish team which finished fourth in the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay event at the 1912 Summer Olympics. In the solo 100 metre freestyle competition she was eliminated in the first round.
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Who was Greta Carlsson?
Swedish swimmer (1898-1980)
When was Greta Carlsson born?
Greta Carlsson was born on 7 July 1898 in Eskilstuna.
When did Greta Carlsson die?
Greta Carlsson died on 19 March 1980 in S:t Görans church parish.
What was Greta Carlsson's occupation?
Greta Carlsson was a swimmer.
What nationality was Greta Carlsson?
Greta Carlsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Greta Carlsson. https://biography.guide/greta-carlsson/
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