About Sven Forssman
Lived 1882 – 1919 (aged 36). Sven Forssman was a Swedish artistic gymnast.
Sven Otto Forssman (12 September 1882 – 1 March 1919) was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 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.
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Who was Sven Forssman?
gymnast (1882-1919)
When was Sven Forssman born?
Sven Forssman was born on 12 September 1882 in Gothenburg.
When did Sven Forssman die?
Sven Forssman died on 1 March 1919 in Gothenburg.
What was Sven Forssman's occupation?
Sven Forssman was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Sven Forssman?
Sven Forssman was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sven Forssman. https://biography.guide/sven-forssman/
MLA: "Sven Forssman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sven-forssman/.
Chicago: "Sven Forssman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sven-forssman/.
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