About Frederick Hedlund
Lived 1887 – 1971 (aged 84). Frederick Hedlund was an American athletics competitor.
Oscar Frederick Hedlund (August 26, 1887, Woburn, Massachusetts – December 8, 1971, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1912, he participated in the final of the 1500 metres competition. He finished second in his qualifying heat. His result in the final is not exactly known (listed as "also competed"), but he finished the race in place nine to fourteen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frederick Hedlund?
American distance runner
When was Frederick Hedlund born?
Frederick Hedlund was born on 26 August 1887.
When did Frederick Hedlund die?
Frederick Hedlund died on 8 December 1971.
What was Frederick Hedlund's occupation?
Frederick Hedlund was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Frederick Hedlund?
Frederick Hedlund was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Frederick Hedlund
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frederick Hedlund. https://biography.guide/frederick-hedlund/
MLA: "Frederick Hedlund." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frederick-hedlund/.
Chicago: "Frederick Hedlund." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frederick-hedlund/.
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