About August Fager
Lived 1891 – 1967 (aged 75). August Fager was an American and Finnish athletics competitor.
August Oliver Fager (December 25, 1891 – November 17, 1967) was an American athlete who competed mainly in long-distance races. Born in Finland, he competed for the United States in the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France on the Cross Country Team, where he won the silver medal with his teammates Earl Johnson and Arthur Studenroth. He died in Lake Worth, Florida in 1967.
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Who was August Fager?
American long-distance runner
When was August Fager born?
August Fager was born on 25 December 1891 in Perniö.
When did August Fager die?
August Fager died on 17 November 1967 in Lake Worth Beach.
What was August Fager's occupation?
August Fager was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was August Fager?
August Fager was American and Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). August Fager. https://biography.guide/august-fager/
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