Axel Wilhelm Runström (15 October 1883 – 10 August 1943) was a Swedish water polo player and diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

Axel Runström
Personal information
Born(1883-10-15)October 15, 1883
DiedAugust 10, 1943(1943-08-10) (aged 59)
Sport
SportWater polo, diving
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Water polo
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London Team competition

In 1908 he was part of the Swedish water polo team, which was able to win the bronze medal. But In the diving platform event he was eliminated in the first round. In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the 3 metre springboard event, but was able to finish sixth in the plain high diving competition.

Runström represented Stockholms KK.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Axel Runström". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
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