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Arvid Spångberg
Full name: Arvid Fredrik Spångberg
Nickname(s): Sparven
Gender: Male
Born: April 3, 1890 in Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Died: May 11, 1959 in New York, New York, United States
Affiliations: SK Neptun, Stockholm (SWE)
Country: 
Sweden
Sport: Diving
Medals: 1 Bronze (1 Total)
Biography
Arvid Spångberg moved to the United States after the 1908 Olympics, became known under the name Fred Spongberg, and won several events while diving for the New York Athletic Club. He later served as a coach and swim meet official. He coached for the Downtown AC in 1912, and later was with the Ambassador Swimming Club in Los Angeles and the Detroit Yacht Club. He then returned to the Downtown AC as director of athletics. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer | 18 | London | Diving | Men's Platform | Sweden | SWE | 3 | Bronze |
Men's Platform
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer | 18 | London | Diving | Sweden | Final | 3 | 74.00 | ||
| 1908 Summer | 18 | London | Diving | Sweden | Semi-Finals | Pool One | 1 | QU | 72.30 |
| 1908 Summer | 18 | London | Diving | Sweden | Round One | Pool Four | 1 | QU | 79.20 |
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