Erik Eriksson
Finnish hammer thrower
About Erik Eriksson
Lived 1897 – 1975 (aged 77). Erik Eriksson was a Finnish hammer thrower.
Erik Gideon Eriksson (12 June 1897 – 21 May 1975) was a Finnish hammer thrower. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics, finishing in fourth and ninth place, respectively. He achieved his personal best of a 50.36 m throw in 1931, but retired before the 1932 Olympics.
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Who was Erik Eriksson?
Finnish hammer thrower
When was Erik Eriksson born?
Erik Eriksson was born on 12 June 1897 in Dragsfjärd.
When did Erik Eriksson die?
Erik Eriksson died on 21 May 1975 in Helsinki.
What was Erik Eriksson's occupation?
Erik Eriksson was a hammer thrower.
What nationality was Erik Eriksson?
Erik Eriksson was Finnish.
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· DBpedia: Erik Eriksson (athlete)
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