About August Gustafsson
Lived 1875 – 1938 (aged 62). August Gustafsson was a Swedish tug of war competitor and police officer.
Per August Gustafsson (4 November 1875 – 31 October 1938) was a Swedish policeman who won a gold medal in the tug of war competition at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
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Who was August Gustafsson?
Swedish tug of war competitor (1875–1938)
When was August Gustafsson born?
August Gustafsson was born on 4 November 1875 in Tibro.
When did August Gustafsson die?
August Gustafsson died on 31 October 1938 in Gothenburg.
What was August Gustafsson's occupation?
August Gustafsson was a tug of war competitor and police officer.
What nationality was August Gustafsson?
August Gustafsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). August Gustafsson. https://biography.guide/august-gustafsson/
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