Torsten Kumfeldt


Karl Torsten Kumfeldt was a Swedish water polo goalkeeper and breaststroke swimmer. He competed in water polo at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics and won one silver and two bronze medals. In 1908 he also took part in the 200 m breaststroke event.

Biography

Kumfeldt won seven national water polo titles with his club Stockholm KK. Between 1910 and 1912 he was secretary of the Swedish Swimming Federation, and spent much effort on preparing swimming venues for the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.