About Gunnar Larsson
Born 1951. Gunnar Larsson is a Swedish swimmer.
Karl Gunnar Larsson (born 12 May 1951) is a former swimmer from Sweden. He won the 400 metre individual medley event at the 1972 Summer Olympics by two one-thousandths (0.002) of a second over American Tim McKee, breaking the Olympic record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gunnar Larsson?
Swedish swimmer (1951-)
When was Gunnar Larsson born?
Gunnar Larsson was born on 12 May 1951 in Malmö.
What is Gunnar Larsson's occupation?
Gunnar Larsson is a swimmer.
What nationality is Gunnar Larsson?
Gunnar Larsson is Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gunnar Larsson (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Larsson. https://biography.guide/gunnar-larsson-swimmer/
MLA: "Gunnar Larsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gunnar-larsson-swimmer/.
Chicago: "Gunnar Larsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gunnar-larsson-swimmer/.
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