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Per-Olof Östrand (13 June 1930 – 26 October 1980) was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. He competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Olympics in six 200–1500 m freestyle events in total, and won a bronze medal in the 400 m freestyle in 1952. His 4 × 200 m relay teams finished in fourth place in 1948 and 1952;[1] they won gold medals at the European championships in 1947 and 1954.[2]

Nationally Östrand won 15 swimming titles between 1947 and 1955, and competed in water polo for his club Hofors AIF.[3] He won the 1949 British 'Open' ASA National Championship 220 yards freestyle title [4] and he won the 1949 ASA National Championship 440 yards freestyle title.[5]

References

  1. ^ Per-Olof Östrand. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Schwimmen – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Teil 1). sport-komplett.de
  3. ^ Per-Olof Östrand. Swedish Olympic Committee
  4. ^ ""Swimming." Times, 22 July 1949, p. 6". The Times. 22 July 1949. p. 6.
  5. ^ ""Swimming." Times, 23 July 1949, p. 6". The Times. 23 July 1949. p. 6.


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