Britt-Marie Smedh
Encyclopedia
Britt-Marie Smedh is a former Swedish
breaststroke swimmer
who represented Stockholmspolisens IF
. Smedh participated in the 1972 Summer Olympics
, finishing 7th in 100 m breaststroke, 11th in the 200 m breaststroke and 8th in the 4x100 m medley relay.
Smedh is mother to Swedish Olympic medalist Therese Alshammar
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
breaststroke swimmer
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
who represented Stockholmspolisens IF
Stockholmspolisens IF
Stockholmspolisens IF is a Swedish swim team from Stockholm, Sweden founded in 1912. Stockholmspolisens IF also has departments in team handball, basketball, football, judo and, triathlon. The swimming department offers swimming, diving, masters swimming and water polo.-External links:*...
. Smedh participated in the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
, finishing 7th in 100 m breaststroke, 11th in the 200 m breaststroke and 8th in the 4x100 m medley relay.
Smedh is mother to Swedish Olympic medalist Therese Alshammar
Therese Alshammar
Malin Therese Alshammar is a Swedish swimmer who has won three Olympic medals, 25 World Championship medals, and 43 European Championship medals. Standing at 1.80 m, she is a specialist of short races in freestyle and butterfly...
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