About Erik Bohlin
Lived 1897 – 1977 (aged 80). Erik Bohlin was a Swedish sport cyclist and motorcycle racer.
Erik Viktor "Orsa" Bohlin (1 June 1897 – 8 June 1977) was a Swedish road racing cyclist who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He finished seventh in the individual road race and won a team bronze medal.
During his cycling career Bohlin won four national titles and two Swedish six-day races (in 1924 and 1926). He retired in 1927 after finishing fourth at the road world championships. He later changed to motorcycling and, with the engineer Gösta Rödén, created a 250 cc motorcycle that set a new Swedish speed record.
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Who was Erik Bohlin?
Swedish racing cyclist (1897–1977)
When was Erik Bohlin born?
Erik Bohlin was born on 1 June 1897 in Orsa.
When did Erik Bohlin die?
Erik Bohlin died on 8 June 1977 in Orsa.
What was Erik Bohlin's occupation?
Erik Bohlin was a sport cyclist and motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Erik Bohlin?
Erik Bohlin was Swedish.
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