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Harald Agger

1889 – 1954

Danish hammer thrower

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About Harald Agger

Lived 1889 – 1954 (aged 65). Harald Agger was a Danish athlete and athletics competitor.

Harald Agger (11 April 1889 – 20 May 1954) was a Danish athlete who competed in the hammer throw, shot put, discus throw, high jump, and pole vault. He was a multiple-time Danish Athletics Championships winner and competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Personal life Agger was born on 11 April 1889 in , Struer Municipality, Denmark.

He founded the athletics club in 1920 after a falling out with the Holstebro Sports Association.

In 1944, Agger helped start the Danish resistance movement in Holstebro during World War II. He had to go into hiding when a local communist leader was captured by the Germans.

Career Agger won eight Danish Athletics Championships titles over his career. He first won the 1908 championships in the high jump followed 1909 titles in the discus throw and pole vault along with a runner-up high jump placing. He then won 1911 titles in the high jump and shot put before placing runner-up in the high jump at the 1916 championships. Agger also won shot put championships in 1919 and 1925.

Agger was seeded in the 'B' qualifying round of the hammer throw at the 1908 Olympics. He threw less than 37.35 metres and did not advance to the finals.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harald Agger?

Danish hammer thrower (1889–1954)

When was Harald Agger born?

Harald Agger was born on 11 April 1889 in Struer.

When did Harald Agger die?

Harald Agger died on 20 May 1954 in Holstebro.

What was Harald Agger's occupation?

Harald Agger was an athlete and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Harald Agger?

Harald Agger was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harald Agger

· Wikidata: Q12315623

· DBpedia: Harald Agger

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