Bertil von Wachenfeldt

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Bertil von Wachenfeldt

Born
March 4, 1909
Died
September 30, 1995
Age
86 years

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Bertil von Wachenfeldt, 86, Swedish sprinter and Olympian (1928, 1936).

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Johan Bertil Karl von Wachenfeldt (4 March 1909 – 30 September 1995) was a Swedish sprinter who specialized in the 400 m distance. He competed in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1928 and 1936 Summer Olympics and finished in fourth and fifth place, respectively; in 1936 he failed to reach the final of the individual 400 m event.

Wachenfeldt won three bronze medals at the European championships: two in 1934 and one in 1938. He won the national 400 m title in 1935 and 1938 and held the national records over 300 m and 400 m.

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  1. 1.Which nationality was the sprinter Bertil von Wachenfeldt?

    • A.Norwegian
    • B.Swedishcorrect
    • C.Danish
    • D.Finnish

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt was a Swedish sprinter.

    Source: opening paragraph

  2. 2.Which external source mentions Bertil von Wachenfeldt's association with the Swedish Olympic Committee?

    • A.Swedish Olympic Committeecorrect
    • B.World Athletics
    • C.InterSportStats
    • D.Olympedia

    The external links list Bertil von Wachenfeldt at the Swedish Olympic Committee.

    Source: External links section

  3. 3.Which entity listed in the external links requires registration to access data about Bertil von Wachenfeldt?

    • A.Olympics.com
    • B.Olympedia
    • C.Tilastopajacorrect
    • D.World Athletics

    The text notes that viewing the Bertil von Wachenfeldt entry at Tilastopaja requires registration.

    Source: External links section

  4. 4.What is the full name of Bertil von Wachenfeldt?

    • A.Bertil Karl Johan von Wachenfeldt
    • B.Johan Karl Bertil von Wachenfeldt
    • C.Johan Bertil Karl von Wachenfeldtcorrect
    • D.Karl Bertil Johan von Wachenfeldt

    The biography explicitly identifies him as Johan Bertil Karl von Wachenfeldt.

    Source: opening paragraph

  5. 5.On what date was Bertil von Wachenfeldt born?

    • A.4 March 1936
    • B.4 March 1909correct
    • C.30 September 1909
    • D.30 September 1995

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt was born on 4 March 1909.

    Source: opening paragraph

  6. 6.In what specific athletic event did Bertil von Wachenfeldt specialize?

    • A.800 m
    • B.200 m
    • C.100 m
    • D.400 mcorrect

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt was a Swedish sprinter who specialized in the 400 m distance.

    Source: opening paragraph

  7. 7.At which Summer Olympics did Bertil von Wachenfeldt compete in the 4 × 400 m relay?

    • A.1928 and 1936correct
    • B.1936 and 1940
    • C.1928 and 1932
    • D.1932 and 1936

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt competed in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1928 and 1936 Summer Olympics.

    Source: opening paragraph

  8. 8.What was the result of Bertil von Wachenfeldt in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1928 Summer Olympics?

    • A.Third place
    • B.Fifth place
    • C.Fourth placecorrect
    • D.Sixth place

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt finished in fourth place in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

    Source: opening paragraph

  9. 9.What happened to Bertil von Wachenfeldt during the 1936 Summer Olympics in the individual 400 m event?

    • A.He won a bronze medal
    • B.He did not compete in the event
    • C.He won a gold medal
    • D.He failed to reach the finalcorrect

    In 1936, Bertil von Wachenfeldt failed to reach the final of the individual 400 m event.

    Source: opening paragraph

  10. 10.How many bronze medals did Bertil von Wachenfeldt win at the European championships?

    • A.Threecorrect
    • B.Four
    • C.Two
    • D.One

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt won three bronze medals at the European championships.

    Source: second paragraph

  11. 11.In which years did Bertil von Wachenfeldt win bronze medals at the European championships?

    • A.1928 and 1936
    • B.1934 and 1936
    • C.1935 and 1938
    • D.1934 and 1938correct

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt won two bronze medals in 1934 and one in 1938 at the European championships.

    Source: second paragraph

  12. 12.In which years did Bertil von Wachenfeldt win the national 400 m title?

    • A.1935 and 1938correct
    • B.1935 and 1936
    • C.1928 and 1936
    • D.1934 and 1938

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt won the national 400 m title in 1935 and 1938.

    Source: second paragraph

  13. 13.For which distances did Bertil von Wachenfeldt hold the national records?

    • A.200 m and 300 m
    • B.400 m and 800 m
    • C.300 m and 400 mcorrect
    • D.100 m and 400 m

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt held the national records over 300 m and 400 m.

    Source: second paragraph

  14. 14.On what date did Bertil von Wachenfeldt pass away?

    • A.30 September 1938
    • B.30 September 1995correct
    • C.4 March 1909
    • D.4 March 1995

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt died on 30 September 1995.

    Source: opening paragraph

  15. 15.What was the result of Bertil von Wachenfeldt in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1936 Summer Olympics?

    • A.Third place
    • B.Fourth place
    • C.Sixth place
    • D.Fifth placecorrect

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt finished in fifth place in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

    Source: opening paragraph

  16. 16.How many bronze medals did Bertil von Wachenfeldt win in 1934 at the European championships?

    • A.Zero
    • B.One
    • C.Twocorrect
    • D.Three

    Bertil von Wachenfeldt won two bronze medals in 1934 at the European championships.

    Source: second paragraph

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