Johan Jansson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCarl Johan Erik•Jansson
Used nameJohan•Jansson
Nick/petnamesJohn, Janne
Born18 July 1892 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
Died10 October 1943 in Bromma, Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsStockholms KK, Stockholm (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 2
Total 3

Biography

Johan Jansson won medals in plain high diving at three consecutive Olympics 1912-24. Like Erik Adlerz he came from Stockholms Strömbadet. Jansson’s dives were characterized by high speed and great elegance. He was a multiple Swedish and Nordic champion.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Diving (Aquatics) SWE Johan Jansson
Springboard, Men (Olympic) 7
Platform, Men (Olympic) 7 p1 r1/2
Plain High, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1920 Summer Olympics Diving (Aquatics) SWE Johan Jansson
Springboard, Men (Olympic) 6
Plain High, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1924 Summer Olympics Diving (Aquatics) SWE Johan Jansson
Plain High, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver