About Wivan Pettersson
Lived 1904 – 1976 (aged 72). Wivan Pettersson was a Swedish swimmer.
Wivan Pettersson (24 January 1904 – 7 November 1976) was a Swedish swimmer. She won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics, along with Aina Berg, Gurli Ewerlund and Hjördis Töpel. Individually, she finished fourth in the 200 m breaststroke and failed to reach the 100 m freestyle final.
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Who was Wivan Pettersson?
swimmer (1904–1976)
When was Wivan Pettersson born?
Wivan Pettersson was born on 24 January 1904 in Eskilstuna.
When did Wivan Pettersson die?
Wivan Pettersson died on 7 November 1976 in Eskilstuna.
What was Wivan Pettersson's occupation?
Wivan Pettersson was a swimmer.
What nationality was Wivan Pettersson?
Wivan Pettersson was Swedish.
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