Torsten Sylvan
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Carl Torsten Leopold Sylvan (January 28, 1895 – April 26, 1970) was a Swedish
horse rider
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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In 1924 he and his horse Anita won the silver medal with the Swedish eventing team after finishing ninth in the individual eventing
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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....
horse rider
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
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In 1924 he and his horse Anita won the silver medal with the Swedish eventing team after finishing ninth in the individual eventing
Equestrian at the 1924 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1924 Paris Olympics included Eventing , Show jumping and Dressage . Vaulting was not included this year. The competitions were held from July 21, 1924 to July 27, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
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