Bertil Sandström

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl Bertil•Sandström
Used nameBertil•Sandström
Born25 November 1887 in Gävle, Gävleborg (SWE)
Died1 December 1964 in Solna, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsK4 IF, Umeå (SWE) / Strömsholms SF, Strömsholm, Hallstadhammar (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 3
Bronze 0
Total 3

Biography

Bertil Sandström won a silver medal in the individual dressage in 1920 and 1924. At Los Angeles in 1932 he initially finished in second place, but was demoted to last place for giving clicking noise signals to his horse. But since his score was allowed for the team score, Sweden still won the Olympic silver medal. In 1920 and 1924 he rode the Swedish-bred stallion Sabel, and in 1932 the mare Kreta.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) SWE Bertil Sandström
Individual, Men (Olympic) Sabel 2 Silver
1924 Summer Olympics Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) SWE Bertil Sandström
Individual, Men (Olympic) Sabel 2 Silver
1932 Summer Olympics Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) SWE Bertil Sandström
Individual, Men (Olympic) Kreta 10
Team, Men (Olympic) Kreta / Sweden 2 Silver