Alfred Swahn

Who was Alfred Swahn?

Alfred "Alf" Gomer Swahn was a Swedish sport shooter who competed at the 1908, 1912, 1920, and at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He won nine medals, three gold, three silver and three bronze. He is the son of Oscar Swahn.

1908 London

In 1908 he was a member of the Swedish team which won the gold medal in the team running deer, single shots competition. He also participated in the individual trap event and finished 25th.

1912 Stockholm

In the 1912 Summer Olympics he won two gold medals in running deer, single shots event. One in the individual and one in the team competition.

He also participated in the following events:

running deer, double shots - fourth place

team clay pigeons - fourth place

trap - 21st place

1920 Antwerp

In 1920 he won two silver and one bronze medal.

He also participated in the following events:

team running deer, single shots - fourth place

running deer, double shots - place not exactly known, perhaps fifth

trap - result unknown

1924 Paris

In 1924 he won one silver and two bronze medals.

He also participated in the following events:

team clay pigeons - fifth place

running deer, single shots - sixth place