Bengt Rask
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Karl Bengt•Rask |
| Used name | Bengt•Rask |
| Born | 28 April 1928 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Died | 14 July 2024 (aged 96 years 2 months 16 days) in Mora, Dalarna (SWE) |
| Affiliations | Stockholms KK, Stockholm (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Bengt Rask was a Swedish swimmer who represented Stockholms KK in the 1950s where he specialised in the breaststroke. In 1950 Rask won bronze in the 200 metres breaststroke at the European Championships in Wien. Consistent performances earned him a place on the Olympic team for the 1952 Helsinki Games where he finished 22nd in the same event. He was 96-years-old when he died in July 2024.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | SWE |
Bengt Rask | |||
| 200 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) | 22 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Aquatics Championships (0–0–1 1950 Wien SWM bronze: 200 m breaststroke)