Carl Klæth

**Carl Klæth**

**Definition:**
Carl Klæth was a Norwegian gymnast known for his participation in early 20th-century gymnastics competitions, including the 1912 Summer Olympics.

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**Carl Klæth**

Carl Klæth (1887–1966) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden. He was a member of the Norwegian gymnastics team that participated in the men’s team, Swedish system event.

### Early Life and Background
Details about Carl Klæth’s early life and gymnastics training are limited. Born in Norway in 1887, Klæth developed his skills in gymnastics during a period when the sport was gaining popularity in Scandinavia.

### Olympic Participation
At the 1912 Summer Olympics, Klæth was part of the Norwegian team competing in the Swedish system event, a team gymnastics discipline emphasizing group calisthenics and synchronized movements. The Norwegian team performed strongly, ultimately winning the bronze medal in the event.

### Legacy
Carl Klæth’s contribution to Norwegian gymnastics is remembered primarily through his Olympic achievement. His participation helped establish Norway’s presence in international gymnastics competitions during the early 20th century.

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**Meta Description:**
Carl Klæth was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the men’s team Swedish system event. He contributed to Norway’s early gymnastics history.