About Oswald Holmberg
Lived 1882 – 1969 (aged 86). Oswald Holmberg was a Swedish artistic gymnast and military personnel.
Torsten Oswald Magnus Holmberg (17 July 1882 – 11 February 1969) was a Swedish gymnast and tug of war competitor who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908. In the 1912 Summer Olympics, he won his second gold medal as a member of the Swedish gymnastics team in the Swedish system event.
At the 1906 Intercalated Games in Athens, he was a member of the Swedish tug of war team, which won the bronze medal.
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Who was Oswald Holmberg?
Swedish gymnast (1882–1969)
When was Oswald Holmberg born?
Oswald Holmberg was born on 17 July 1882 in Malmö Sankt Petri församling.
When did Oswald Holmberg die?
Oswald Holmberg died on 11 February 1969 in Slottsstadens församling.
What was Oswald Holmberg's occupation?
Oswald Holmberg was an artistic gymnast and military personnel.
What nationality was Oswald Holmberg?
Oswald Holmberg was Swedish.
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