Silva Smedberg
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Silva Constantin•Smedberg |
| Used name | Silva•Smedberg |
| Born | 10 July 1891 in Bergen, Vestland (NOR) |
| Died | 22 August 1967 (aged 76 years 1 month 12 days) in Roskilde, Sjælland (DEN) |
| Affiliations | Københavns Roklub, København (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
Silva Smedberg was a manufacturer and the son of a manager in a cigar factory. Born in Norway he moved to Denmark with his family via Sweden. He attended school in Sweden and Denmark and graduated from the United Church Schools (DfK) in København (Copenhagen) in 1906. Smedberg studied English and German at language schools. From 1906, he worked for the wholesaler and manufacturer of clothing S. Seidelin in København. Smedberg married Helmi Margareta Wahlberg from Sweden and had three children.
Silva Smedberg was coxswain of the Københavns Roklub four at the 1912 Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Rowing | DEN |
Silva Smedberg | |||
| Coxed Fours, Outriggers, Men (Olympic) | Roklubb Købnhavn | 2 h5 r1/4 |