Signe Johansson-Engdahl

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Signe Johansson-Engdahl (born May 27, 1905) is a Swedish swimmer who competed in the Olympic games in 1924 in Paris. She competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics in diving, but did not win a medal, placing 5th. Since the death of Carmelo Camet on July 22, 2007,[1] she is believed to be the oldest living person to have competed in the Olympic games.[2][3]

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  1. ^ Obituaries. Association of National Olympic Committees (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
  2. ^ "Sveriges äldsta olympier fyller 102", st.nu, 2007-05-27. Retrieved on 2007-12-10.  (Swedish)
  3. ^ Profile at the Swedish Olympic Committee (Swedish)
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