Birger Sörvik

Birger Sörvik
Sörvik in 1908
Personal information
Full nameKnut Birger Sörvik
Born(1879-12-04)4 December 1879
Gothenburg, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
Died23 May 1978(1978-05-23) (aged 98)
Hovås, Sweden
Relatives
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country
represented
Sweden
GymGöteborgs Gymnastikförening
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
1908 London Team

Knut Birger Sörvik (4 December 1879 – 23 May 1978) was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1] Together with his brother Haakon he was part of the Swedish team that won the all-around gold medal. His another brother Leif competed in rowing at the 1912 Games.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Birger Sörvik". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  2. ^ Birger Sörvik Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Birger Sörvik. Swedish Olympic Committee