About Emil Magnusson
Lived 1887 – 1933 (aged 45). Emil Magnusson was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Emil Magnusson (23 November 1887 – 26 July 1933) was a Swedish athlete who won a bronze medal at the 1912 Olympics in the two-handed discus throw. In this event, the final result was a sum of best attempts with a right hand and with a left hand. He finished eighth in the traditional discus throw competition.
Magnusson worked as a policeman.
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Who was Emil Magnusson?
Swedish discus thrower (1887-1933)
When was Emil Magnusson born?
Emil Magnusson was born on 23 November 1887 in Genarp.
When did Emil Magnusson die?
Emil Magnusson died on 26 July 1933 in Malmö.
What was Emil Magnusson's occupation?
Emil Magnusson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Emil Magnusson?
Emil Magnusson was Swedish.
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