Harald Arbin

Who was Harald Arbin?

Gustaf Harald Arbin was a Swedish diver, track and field athlete, and rower. He competed in diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.

He was born and died in Gothenburg. In 1908 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 10 metre platform event. Four years later he finished sixth in the 10 metre platform competition of the 1912 Games. He was affiliated with Simklubben S02 during his sporting career.

He won Swedish titles in several track and field disciplines, including the 100 metres, 110 metres hurdles, long jump and javelin throw. He broke Swedish records in the 100 m, 200 metres and the long jump. His performance of 10.8 seconds for the 100 m, set in Helsingborg in 1896, ranked as an unofficial world record for the distance. This stood until 1906, when fellow Swede Knut Lindberg recorded a time of 10.6 seconds.