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]

Birger Sörvik
Personal information
Born4 December 1879
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died23 May 1978 (aged 98)
Hovås, Gothenburg, Sweden
Sport
SportGymnastics
ClubGöteborgs GF
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1908 London Gymnastics team

References edit

  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