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Erik Andersson

1921 – 2002

Swedish decathlete

Decathlete

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About Erik Andersson

Lived 1921 – 2002 (aged 80). Erik Andersson was a Swedish decathlete.

Erik Andersson (26 December 1921 – 31 July 2002) was a Swedish athlete. He competed in the men's decathlon at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

26 December 1921, Mannheim

Birth century

20th century

Died

31 July 2002, Geisenheim

Occupation

Decathlete

Nationality

Sweden

Also known as

Erik Peter Andersson, Erik-Per Andersson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Erik Andersson's

Alice Catherine Evans

Frequently asked questions

Who was Erik Andersson?

Swedish decathlete (1921–2002)

When was Erik Andersson born?

Erik Andersson was born on 26 December 1921 in Mannheim.

When did Erik Andersson die?

Erik Andersson died on 31 July 2002 in Geisenheim.

What was Erik Andersson's occupation?

Erik Andersson was a decathlete.

What nationality was Erik Andersson?

Erik Andersson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erik Andersson

· Wikidata: Q5554466

· DBpedia: Erik Andersson (athlete)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Erik Andersson. https://biography.guide/erik-andersson-decathlete/

MLA: "Erik Andersson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/erik-andersson-decathlete/.

Chicago: "Erik Andersson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/erik-andersson-decathlete/.

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