Gary Andersson Explained

Gary Andersson (born 19 October 1958) is a former Swedish Olympic swimmer. He competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics^[1] and finished 20th in the 400 m individual medley.^[2]

He started his career as a long-distance swimmer and in 1976 and 1977 won the Swedish championship in 1500 m freestyle. 1977 and 1978 he also won 400 m freestyle. After that he changed to 200m and 400m individual medley. He won the Swedish titles 1978 and 1979 in both these competitions.

Personal records 2013 still among the 20 best in Sweden

• 1500 m freestyle 15.41,14 1977
• 800 m freestyle 8.17,47 1977
• 400 m freestyle 3.58,30 1977^[3]

Clubs

In his career he represented more than one club.

• Norrköpings KK -1977
• Kristianstads SLS 1977-1979
• Västerås SS from 1980

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gary Andersson - Sveriges Olympiska Kommitté . 2022-06-24 . sok.se . sv.
2. Web site: Olympedia – Gary Andersson . 2022-06-24 . www.olympedia.org.
3. https://www.svensksimidrott.se/globalassets/svenska-simforbundet-simning/dokument/statistik/20-basta/20_basta_herrar_50m_2016-07-13.pdf 20 Basta Herrar 50m 2016-07-13