About Gustaf Söderström
Lived 1865 – 1958 (aged 92). Gustaf Söderström was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Gustaf Fredrik "Jotte" Söderström (November 25, 1865 in Stockholm – November 12, 1958 in Lidingö) was a Swedish athlete and tug of war competitor.
He competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics and finished sixth in both shot put and discus throw. He also participated on the Dano-Swedish tug of war team which won the gold medal against opponents France. These were the first Olympic gold medals for Sweden.
Söderström represented Djurgårdens IF. He is the brother of Olympic medal-winning athlete Bruno Söderström.
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Who was Gustaf Söderström?
Swedish athlete (1865-1958)
When was Gustaf Söderström born?
Gustaf Söderström was born on 25 November 1865 in Stockholm.
When did Gustaf Söderström die?
Gustaf Söderström died on 12 November 1958 in Lidingö.
What was Gustaf Söderström's occupation?
Gustaf Söderström was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Gustaf Söderström?
Gustaf Söderström was Swedish.
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