Nils Silfverskiöld
Gymnast (1888-1957) · Sweden · On the map · Athletes · Died at 69
Nils Otto Silfverskiöld was a Swedish Olympic gymnast, orthopedic surgeon and left-wing intellectual. As a gymnast he won a gold medal in the Swedish system team event at the 1912 Summer Olympics. As a surgeon he developed a knee flexion test that was later adapted in a diagnosis of foot and ankle disorders.
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About this person
He was employed at the Sabbatsberg Hospital (1927), Serafimerlasarettet (1936) and Karolinska University Hospital (1940).
Country
Sweden
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1957 · aged 69
