Harald Julin

Swedish swimmer and water polo player

Harald Julin - Swedish swimmer and water polo player
Born

March 27th, 1890
135 years ago

Died

1967
58 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Competed in swimming and water polo during the early 20th century. Achieved significant success in both sports at a national level. Represented Sweden in water polo during the 1908 and 1912 Olympics. excelled in long-distance swimming events, contributing to Sweden's prominence in aquatic sports during that era.

Competed in the 1908 Olympic water polo

Competed in the 1912 Olympic water polo

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