About John Jansson
Lived 1892 – 1943 (aged 51). John Jansson was a Swedish competitive diver.
Carl Johan Erik "John" Jansson (18 July 1892 – 10 October 1943) was a Swedish diver, who competed at the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.
In the 1912 Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the plain high diving event, was seventh in the 3 metre springboard, and was eliminated in the 10 metre platform event heats. Eight years later, he won a bronze medal in the plain high diving event and was sixth in the 3 metre springboard. In 1924, he won a silver medal in the plain high diving event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Jansson?
diver (1892–1943)
When was John Jansson born?
John Jansson was born on 18 July 1892 in Stockholm.
When did John Jansson die?
John Jansson died on 10 October 1943 in Bromma city district.
What was John Jansson's occupation?
John Jansson was a competitive diver.
What nationality was John Jansson?
John Jansson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Jansson. https://biography.guide/john-jansson-competitive-diver/
MLA: "John Jansson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-jansson-competitive-diver/.
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