Klas Johan Gustaf Särner (25 December 1891 – 22 January 1980) was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1] He was part of the team that won the Swedish system event.[2]

Klas Särner
Personal information
Born25 December 1891
Habo, Sweden
Died22 January 1980 (aged 89)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportGymnastics
ClubI6 IF, Vänersborg
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team, Swedish system

Särner was a military officer and reached the rank of captain. Since 1935 he taught fencing at a dramatic theatre school, and in 1946 had a supporting role in the film Iris och löjtnantshjärta.[3][4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Klas Särner". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  2. ^ Klas Särner. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Klas Särner. Swedish Olympic Committee
  4. ^ Klas Särner. IMDb