About Sven-Pelle Pettersson
Lived 1911 – 2000 (aged 88). Sven-Pelle Pettersson was a Swedish swimmer and water polo player.
Sven "Sven-Pelle" Pettersson (15 December 1911 – 6 January 2000) was a Swedish swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
In 1928 he was eliminated in the first round of the men's 100 m freestyle competition. As a member of the Swedish relay team he finished fifth in the men's 4 × 200 m freestyle relay event.
Eight years later he was part of the Swedish water polo team which finished seventh in the water polo tournament. He played three matches. As a member of the Swedish relay team he finished eighth in the men's 4 × 200 m freestyle relay event.
Pettersson represented SK Neptun.
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Who was Sven-Pelle Pettersson?
Swedish swimmer and water polo player (1911–2000)
When was Sven-Pelle Pettersson born?
Sven-Pelle Pettersson was born on 5 December 1911 in Stockholm.
When did Sven-Pelle Pettersson die?
Sven-Pelle Pettersson died on 6 January 2000 in Huddinge Municipality.
What was Sven-Pelle Pettersson's occupation?
Sven-Pelle Pettersson was a swimmer and water polo player.
What nationality was Sven-Pelle Pettersson?
Sven-Pelle Pettersson was Swedish.
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