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'''Fausto Acke''' (May 23, 1897, [[Rome]] – May 14, 1967), born '''Fausto Padovini''', was a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[gymnast]] who competed in the [[1920 Summer Olympics]].
'''Fausto Acke''' (May 23, 1897, [[Rome]] – May 14, 1967), born '''Fausto Padovini''', was a [[Sweden|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).
Born in Rome, [[Italy]] he was adopted in 1903 by family friends after his parents died during some health epidemic. He was adopted by J.A.G. 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.
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.

Revision as of 11:02, 24 March 2012

Olympic medal record
Men's Gymnastics
Gold medal – first place 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 J.A.G. 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.

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