About Lilli Andersen
Lived 1914 – 1988 (aged 73). Lilli Andersen was a Danish swimmer.
Else Lilly "Lilli" Andersen (later Svanberg, December 6, 1914 – January 24, 1988) was a Danish freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
She was born in Sankt Jørgensbjerg, Roskilde and died in Oscar Parish, Stockholm. She married Tage Svanberg, a Swedish swimmer, and was the mother of John Torp Larsson and Hans Svanberg.
In 1932 she was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 metre freestyle event. She also participated in the 100 metre freestyle competition but was eliminated in the first round. She broke the world record in the 800 meter freestyle in 1933, and still holds the record of 7 hours 47 minutes for females for the Barsebäck–Bellevue course from 6 August 1937.
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Who was Lilli Andersen?
Danish swimmer (1914-1988)
When was Lilli Andersen born?
Lilli Andersen was born on 6 December 1914 in Roskilde County.
When did Lilli Andersen die?
Lilli Andersen died on 24 January 1988 in Stockholm.
What was Lilli Andersen's occupation?
Lilli Andersen was a swimmer.
What nationality was Lilli Andersen?
Lilli Andersen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lilli Andersen. https://biography.guide/lilli-andersen/
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