Olympic medal record | ||
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Men's Gymnastics | ||
Gold | 1920 Antwerp | Team, Swedish system |
Fausto Acke (May 23, 1897, Rome – May 14, 1967), born Fausto Padovini, was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Born in Rome, Italy he was adopted in 1903 by family friends after his parents died during some health epidemic. He was adopted by JAG Acke, the Swedish Impressionist, and his wife Eva (nee Topelius).
He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, Swedish system event in 1920.