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Åke Hedvall

1910 – 1969

Swedish discus thrower

Discus thrower

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About Åke Hedvall

Lived 1910 – 1969 (aged 58). Åke Hedvall was a Swedish discus thrower.

Åke Hedvall (9 April 1910 – 7 April 1969) was a Swedish discus thrower. He was born in Västerfärnebo.

He competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where he placed 8th in the final.

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Important facts

Born

9 April 1910, Västerfärnebo

Birth century

20th century

Died

7 April 1969, Västerfärnebo

Occupation

Discus thrower

Nationality

Sweden

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Åke Hedvall's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Åke Hedvall?

Swedish discus thrower (1910–1969)

When was Åke Hedvall born?

Åke Hedvall was born on 9 April 1910 in Västerfärnebo.

When did Åke Hedvall die?

Åke Hedvall died on 7 April 1969 in Västerfärnebo.

What was Åke Hedvall's occupation?

Åke Hedvall was a discus thrower.

What nationality was Åke Hedvall?

Åke Hedvall was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Åke Hedvall

· Wikidata: Q5796684

· DBpedia: Åke Hedvall

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