Gunnar Holmberg

Swedish footballer

Gunnar Holmberg
Personal information
Born6 May 1897
Göteborg, Sweden
Died21 October 1975 (aged 75)
Borås, Sweden
Sport
SportFootball
ClubGAIS, Göteborg
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1924 Paris Team

Gunnar Josef Agaton Holmberg (6 May 1897 – 21 October 1975) was a Swedish association footballer who won a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1][2] He had a nickname bajadär (devadasi) because his footwork resembled an Indian dance.[3]

References

  1. ^ Gunnar Holmberg. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ "Gunnar Holmberg". Olympedia. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  3. ^ Gunnar Holmberg. Swedish Olympic Committee

External links

  • Gunnar Holmberg at National-Football-Teams.com
  • Gunnar Holmberg at ifkdb.com Edit this at Wikidata
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