Karin Larsson

Anna Karin Larsson (later Ahlström, 30 August 1941 – 21 September 2019) was a Swedish swimmer who won a bronze medal at the 1958 European Aquatics Championships in the 4×100 m freestyle relay.[1] She competed in the same event at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics and finished sixth in both games. Individually, she was eliminated in the preliminaries of the 100 m and 400 m freestyle.[2][3]

For the Swedish archer, see Karin Larsson (archer).
This article is about the swimmer. For Carl Larsson's wife, see Karin Bergöö Larsson.
Karin Larsson
Personal information
Full nameAnna Karin Larsson
NationalitySwedish
Born(1941-08-30)30 August 1941
Malmö, Skåne, Sweden
Died21 September 2019(2019-09-21) (aged 78)
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubSK Ran
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Championships
1958 Budapest 4×100 m freestyle

Larsson retired from active swimming in 1962 to focus on her studies; she graduated in physiotherapy from the Lund University. However, she later returned to the pool and competed for a few years in the masters category. She also worked as a swimming coach and as instructor with disabled persons. She had three children: Peter Ahlström (b. 1965), Mats Ahlström (b. 1967) and Katarina Ahlström (b. 1970).[1] Her mother died when Larsson was 19 years old. Her younger sister, Kristina, and brother, Gunnar are also former Olympic swimmers; Kristina competed with the same 4×100 m freestyle team at the 1960 Olympics.[2]

References
  1. Bo Hultén (2005). Tre olympiska Larssons från Malmö. bredband.net
  2. Karin Larsson. sports-reference.com
  3. Karin Ahlström. Swedish Olympic Committee


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