Harald Julin
Swedish swimmer and water polo player
Born
Died
1967
59 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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