Axel Norling, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Axel Norling

Gymnast, diver, and tug of war competitor

Date of Birth: 16-Apr-1884

Place of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Death: 07-May-1964

Profession: artistic gymnast, competitive diver

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Karl Axel Patrik Norling (16 April 1884 – 7 May 1964) was a Swedish gymnast, diver, and tug of war competitor who participated in the 1906 Intercalated Games and 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics.
He won a bronze medal in the tug of war in 1906, as well as two gold medals with the Swedish gymnastics team, in 1908 and 1912, alongside his younger brother Daniel.Norling was educated as an engineer.
He eventually became head of the Navy Department at AB Separator (later Alfa Laval).