Rolf Olander
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rolf Gustav•Olander |
| Used name | Rolf•Olander |
| Born | 13 September 1934 in Skellefteå, Västerbotten (SWE) |
| Died | 18 September 2023 (aged 89 years 5 days) in Örebro, Örebro (SWE) |
| Affiliations | Skellefteå SK, Skellefteå (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Born in 1934, Swedish swimmer Rolf Olander represented his local club Skellefteå SK. He was selected to swim at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics as part of the team in the 4 × 200 metres freestyle relay. The Swedish team finished in second place in their heat to qualify for the final where they narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing less than a second behind the French quartet who won bronze.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | SWE |
Rolf Olander | |||
| 4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) | Sweden | 4 |