About Axel Persson
Lived 1888 – 1955 (aged 67). Axel Persson was a Swedish sport cyclist.
Axel Wilhelm Persson (23 January 1888 – 2 September 1955) was a Swedish cyclist. He competed in the road race at the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics and won a gold and a silver medal with the Swedish teams. Individually he finished 9th and 12th, respectively.
Person won nine to eleven Swedish titles on the road and track in both sprint and long-distance events. In 1919, he also became the Scandinavian champion in the road race.
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Who was Axel Persson?
Swedish racing cyclist (1888-1955)
When was Axel Persson born?
Axel Persson was born on 23 January 1888 in Eskilstuna.
When did Axel Persson die?
Axel Persson died on 2 September 1955 in Västerhaninge.
What was Axel Persson's occupation?
Axel Persson was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Axel Persson?
Axel Persson was Swedish.
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