About Erik Eriksson
Lived 1879 – 1940 (aged 61). Erik Eriksson was a Swedish swimmer.
Erik Frans Oscar Eriksson (28 May 1879 – 24 August 1940) was a Swedish swimmer who competed at the 1900 Olympics in the men's 200 meters and 1000 meters freestyle, and 200 meters backstroke. He became Sweden's first swimmer at the Summer Olympics.
Eriksson represented Stockholms KK.
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Who was Erik Eriksson?
Swedish swimmer (1879–1940)
When was Erik Eriksson born?
Erik Eriksson was born on 28 May 1879 in Stockholm.
When did Erik Eriksson die?
Erik Eriksson died on 24 August 1940 in Brooklyn.
What was Erik Eriksson's occupation?
Erik Eriksson was a swimmer.
What nationality was Erik Eriksson?
Erik Eriksson was Swedish.
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· DBpedia: Erik Eriksson (swimmer)
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