Dick Bergström

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDick Otto Ludvig•Bergström
Used nameDick•Bergström
Born15 February 1886 in Lidingö, Stockholm (SWE)
Died17 August 1952 (aged 66 years 6 months 2 days) in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsKSSS, Saltsjöbaden, Nacka (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Dick Bergström attended a forestry school and became a public official. Together with his brother Kurt, he was a crew member of the Erna Signe which placed second in both races behind the Norwegian Magda XI in the 12 metres class at the 1912 Olympics. Accordingly, the crew was awarded the silver medal.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Sailing SWE Dick Bergström
12 metres, Open (Olympic) Erna Signe 2 Silver

Olympic family relations