About August Nilsson
Lived 1872 – 1921 (aged 48). August Nilsson was a Swedish athletics competitor.
August Nilsson (October 15, 1872 in Trollenäs – May 23, 1921 in Stockholm) was a Swedish track and field athlete and tug of war competitor who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Athletic career He finished ninth in the shot put event and eighth in the pole vault competition.
He also participated on the Dano-Swedish tug of war team which won the gold medal against opponents France. These were the first Olympic gold medals for Sweden.
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Who was August Nilsson?
Swedish athlete (1872–1921)
When was August Nilsson born?
August Nilsson was born on 15 October 1872 in Trollenäs parish.
When did August Nilsson die?
August Nilsson died on 23 May 1921 in Svea.
What was August Nilsson's occupation?
August Nilsson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was August Nilsson?
August Nilsson was Swedish.
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