About Hans Granfelt
Lived 1897 – 1963 (aged 65). Hans Granfelt was a Swedish fencer and athletics competitor.
Hans Granfelt (26 October 1897 – 5 September 1963) was a Swedish fencer and discus thrower. At the 1920 Summer Olympics he competed in the discus throw and served as the Swedish flag bearer. At 1936, Summer Olympics he competed in the individual and team épée and won a team silver medal. His brothers Nils and Erik were Olympic gymnasts, and his nephew Nils Rydström became an Olympic fencer.
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Who was Hans Granfelt?
Swedish fencer and discus thrower (1897–1963)
When was Hans Granfelt born?
Hans Granfelt was born on 26 October 1897 in Stockholm.
When did Hans Granfelt die?
Hans Granfelt died on 5 September 1963 in Danderyd Municipality.
What was Hans Granfelt's occupation?
Hans Granfelt was a fencer and athletics competitor.
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Hans Granfelt was Swedish.
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