About Hans Jacobson
Lived 1947 – 1984 (aged 37). Hans Jacobson was a Swedish fencer and modern pentathlete.
Hans Jacobson (March 17, 1947 – July 9, 1984) was a Swedish modern pentathlete, fencer and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, where he won a gold medal in épée with the Swedish team. He originally won a bronze medal in the modern pentathlon team competition at the 1968 Summer Olympics along with Björn Ferm and Hans-Gunnar Liljenvall. However, he was stripped of the medal after Liljenvall failed a drug test (for alcohol).
Jacobson represented K1 IF and Djurgårdens IF. For Djurgårdens IF, he became the 1974 Swedish champion in individual épée and eight-time champion in team épée.
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Who was Hans Jacobson?
Olympic medalist in fencing
When was Hans Jacobson born?
Hans Jacobson was born on 17 March 1947 in Stockholm.
When did Hans Jacobson die?
Hans Jacobson died on 9 July 1984 in Handen.
What was Hans Jacobson's occupation?
Hans Jacobson was a fencer and modern pentathlete.
What nationality was Hans Jacobson?
Hans Jacobson was Swedish.
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