Greta Carlsson (later Nygren, July 7, 1898 – March 19, 1980) was a Swedish freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

Greta Carlsson
Personal information
Full nameGreta Ingeborg Carlsson
NationalitySwedish
Born(1898-07-07)July 7, 1898
Eskilstuna, Södermanland
DiedMarch 19, 1980(1980-03-19) (aged 81)
Sundbyberg, Stockholm
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubEskilstuna Simsällskap

In 1912 she was part of the Swedish team which finished fourth in the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay event at the 1912 Summer Olympics. In the solo 100 metre freestyle competition she was eliminated in the first round.

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  1. ^ "Greta Carlsson". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 June 2021.

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