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Erik Andersson (swimmer B. 1984)
Erik Tony Emanuel Andersson (born 10 September 1984) is a Butterfly stroke, butterfly, freestyle and medley swimmer from Sweden currently representing Linköpings ASS. Andersson was born in Trollhättan and started his career in Trollhättans SS, but moved to Linköping and Linköpings ASS to study at the Linköping University. Andersson participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens finishing 32nd on the 100 m butterfly. at Sports Reference He also has bronze medal on 4x50 m freestyle relay from the European SC Championships 2004 in Vienna together with David Nordenlilja, Marcus Piehl, and Petter Stymne. Personal bests Long course (50 m) Short course (25 m) Clubs * Trollhättans SS (-2005, 2005–2006) * Göteborg Sim (2005) * Linköpings ASS (2006-) References 1984 births Living people Swedish male butterfly swimmers Swedish male freestyle swimmers Swedish male medley swimmers Swimmers at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic swimmers fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trollhättan
Trollhättan () is the 23rd-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Trollhättan Municipality, Västra Götaland County. It is situated by Göta älv, near the lake Vänern, and has a population of approximately 50,000 in the city proper. It is located 75 km (46 mi) north of Sweden's second-largest city, Gothenburg. History Trollhättan was granted city rights (which today have no legal effect) in 1916 at which time it had about 15,000 inhabitants, now grown to 59,058. Trollhättan was founded on the river Göta älv, at the Trollhättan Falls. The site was first mentioned in literature from 1413. Trollhättan had a strategic significance on the road between Västergötland and Norway. It was also of a commercial and political significance for shipping to and from Vänern. Utilization of the river falls was the first important business activity in the area. From the Middle Ages milling and sawing operations have been conducted where the city center is now located. Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |