About Folke Jansson
Lived 1897 – 1965 (aged 68). Folke Jansson was a Swedish athletics competitor.
career Janson competed at the 1920 and 1924 Olympics and finished in second and fifth place, respectively.
He worked as an insurance clerk in Gothenburg.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Folke Jansson?
Swedish triple jumper (1897-1965)
When was Folke Jansson born?
Folke Jansson was born on 23 April 1897 in Jönköping.
When did Folke Jansson die?
Folke Jansson died on 18 July 1965 in Gothenburg.
What was Folke Jansson's occupation?
Folke Jansson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Folke Jansson?
Folke Jansson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Folke Jansson. https://biography.guide/folke-jansson/
MLA: "Folke Jansson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/folke-jansson/.
Chicago: "Folke Jansson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/folke-jansson/.
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