Gunnar Larsson (swimmer)

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Gunnar Larsson

Gunnar Larsson (born May 12, 1951 in Malmö ) is a former Swedish swimmer .

In 1970 Larsson won the European title over 400 m freestyle , 200 m medley and 400 m medley. For this achievement he was honored with the Svenska Dagbladet gold medal. At the 1972 Olympics in Munich , he was both the 200m Individual Medley and 400 m medley Olympic champion . A year later he became world champion over 200 m medley at the first swimming world championships in 1973 in Belgrade .

In 1979 he was inducted into the international swimming pool 's hall of fame .

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SURNAME Larsson, Gunnar
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Swedish swimmer
DATE OF BIRTH May 12, 1951
PLACE OF BIRTH Malmo