Hans Rosendahl
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hans Viktor•Rosendahl |
| Used name | Hans•Rosendahl |
| Born | 27 December 1944 in Katrineholm, Södermanland (SWE) |
| Died | 23 November 2021 (aged 76 years 10 months 27 days) in Katrineholm, Södermanland (SWE) |
| Measurements | 187 cm / 85 kg |
| Affiliations | Katrineholms SS, Katrineholm (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
During the 1960s Hans Rosendahl was one of the best freestyle swimmers in Sweden. Rosendahl had his first international success with gold in the 4 × 200 metres freestyle relay at the 1962 European Aquatics Championships in Leipzig along with compatriots Per-Ola Lindberg, Mats Svensson, and Lars-Erik Bengtsson. Rosendahl also won an individual silver in Leipzig when he finished second in the 400 metres freestyle. Two years later he was part of Swedish quartet that came fifth in the 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, along with him finishing tenth in the 400 metres freestyle. After his swimming career Rosendahl played water polo at an elite level and later become a PE teacher.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | SWE |
Hans Rosendahl | |||
| 400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 10 | |||||
| 4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) | Sweden | 5 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Aquatics Championships (1–1–1 1962 Leipzig SWM gold: 4×200 m freestyle relay, silver: 400 m freestyle; 1966 Utrecht SWM bronze: 4×200 m freestyle relay (swam in heats only))
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a European Record in Long Course Swimming (4×200 m freestyle relay – 22 August 1962 - 17 August 1963 and 6 September 1964: 8:18.4 (22 August 1962; Leipzig, GDR), 8:14.3 (6 September 1964; Stockholm, SWE))