About Carl Jahnzon
Lived 1881 – 1955 (aged 74). Carl Jahnzon was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Carl Jahnzon (Carl Johan Jahnzon; 29 April 1881 – 25 June 1955) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he finished eighth in the hammer throw competition.
Jahnzon represented Djurgårdens IF.
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Who was Carl Jahnzon?
Swedish hammer thrower (1881–1955)
When was Carl Jahnzon born?
Carl Jahnzon was born on 29 April 1881 in Stockholm.
When did Carl Jahnzon die?
Carl Jahnzon died on 25 June 1955 in Enskede-Årsta-Vantör city district.
What was Carl Jahnzon's occupation?
Carl Jahnzon was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Carl Jahnzon?
Carl Jahnzon was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Jahnzon. https://biography.guide/carl-jahnzon/
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