Disa Lindberg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameDisa Valborg•Lindberg (-Aspegren)
Used nameDisa•Lindberg
Born15 March 1910 in Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo (FIN)
Died2 September 1974 in Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo (FIN)
NOC Finland

Biography

Disa Lindberg was a Finnish freestyle swimmer. Lindberg was the first female swimmer from Finland to compete in the Nordic championships. Lindberg was the Finnish champion in the 400 metres freestyle from 1927 to 1932 and the Finnish champion in the 100 metres freestyle in 1930. Lindberg also set four national records. Lindberg competed in the 400 metres freestyle at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. She finished in fourth place in her heat and did not advance to the semi-finals. In 1948 Lindberg became the women’s coach of the Kuopio Swimming Club.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) FIN Disa Lindberg
400 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) 4 h3 r1/3