Erik Andersson
Biographical information
| Type | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Klas Erik•Andersson |
| Used name | Erik•Andersson |
| Nick/petnames | Nello |
| Born | 17 March 1896 in Stockholm (SWE) |
| Died | 23 February 1985 in Stockholm (SWE) |
| Affiliations | Stockholms KK, Stockholm (SWE) |
| NOC(s) |  Sweden |
Biography
Erik Andersson was the younger brother of his teammate Robert Andersson and also of Olympians Adolf and Selma Andersson. In 1912 Erik started as a freestyle swimmer. He later concentrated successfully on water polo, representing Sweden at the 1920 and 1924 Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) | Event | Status | Team | Pos | Representing | 2nd NOC | As | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | 100 metres Freestyle, Men | Olympic | 4 h4 r1/4 |
SWE
|
Erik Andersson | ||||
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | Water Polo, Men | Olympic | Sweden | 3 | Bronze |
SWE
|
Erik Andersson | ||
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | Water Polo, Men | Olympic | Sweden | 4 |
SWE
|
Erik Andersson |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Selma Andersson
- Brother of Adolf Andersson
- Brother of Robert Andersson
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Water Polo Championships (0–1–0 1926 Budapest silver)