About Nils Backlund
Lived 1896 – 1964 (aged 68). Nils Backlund was a Swedish swimmer and water polo player.
Nils Robert Backlund (25 October 1896 – 3 December 1964) was a Swedish water polo player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the bronze medal. In the 1924 water polo competition his team finished in fourth place.
At club level, Backlund represented SK Neptun.
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Who was Nils Backlund?
Swedish water polo player (1896–1964)
When was Nils Backlund born?
Nils Backlund was born on 25 October 1896 in Stockholm.
When did Nils Backlund die?
Nils Backlund died on 3 December 1964 in Stockholm.
What was Nils Backlund's occupation?
Nils Backlund was a swimmer and water polo player.
What nationality was Nils Backlund?
Nils Backlund was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nils Backlund. https://biography.guide/nils-backlund/
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