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Bertil von Wachenfeldt
- March 4, 1909
- September 30, 1995
- 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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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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