Greta Carlsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameGreta Ingeborg•Carlsson (-Nygren)
Used nameGreta•Carlsson
Born7 July 1898 in Eskilstuna, Södermanland (SWE)
Died19 March 1980 in Sundbyberg, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsEskilstuna SS, Eskilstuna (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Greta Carlsson was a Swedish swimmer who represented Eskilstuna SS. At the 1912 Stockholm Olympics Carlsson competed in the 100 metres freestyle and the 4 × 100 metres freestyle relay, finishing in fourth place in the latter event. At the age of 14 years and two days, Carlsson became the youngest person to represent Sweden at a Summer Olympics when she swam in the 100 metres freestyle.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) SWE Greta Carlsson
100 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) 5 h4 r1/3
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) Sweden 4