Allan Eriksson
Swedish discus thrower
About Allan Eriksson
Lived 1894 – 1963 (aged 68). Allan Eriksson was a Swedish discus thrower.
Allan Eriksson (21 March 1894 – 20 February 1963) was a Swedish discus thrower. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics and finished in sixth place. Eriksson won the national title in the two-handed discus throw in 1923–25 and held the national record in this event. In 1928, he was awarded Stora Grabbars Märke number 52.
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Who was Allan Eriksson?
Swedish discus thrower (1894-1963)
When was Allan Eriksson born?
Allan Eriksson was born on 21 March 1894 in Grängesberg.
When did Allan Eriksson die?
Allan Eriksson died on 20 February 1963 in Ulricehamn.
What was Allan Eriksson's occupation?
Allan Eriksson was a discus thrower.
What nationality was Allan Eriksson?
Allan Eriksson was Swedish.
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