About Harry Stenqvist
Lived 1893 – 1968 (aged 74). Harry Stenqvist was a Swedish sport cyclist.
Erik Harry Stenqvist (25 December 1893 – 9 December 1968) was a Swedish road racing cyclist. Stenqvist competed in the 175 km road race at the 1920 Summer Olympics and won an individual gold and team silver medals.
Stenqvist was born in the United States to Swedish parents and later moved to Sweden, where he won national titles in the team (1912–1915) and individual events (10 km in 1915 and 1920 and 100 km in 1920). He was selected for the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, but only as a substitute. In 1916, his amateur status was revoked by the Swedish Cycling Federation, but later restored after a successful appeal.
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Who was Harry Stenqvist?
Swedish racing cyclist (1893–1968)
When was Harry Stenqvist born?
Harry Stenqvist was born on 25 December 1893 in Chicago.
When did Harry Stenqvist die?
Harry Stenqvist died on 9 December 1968 in Örebro.
What was Harry Stenqvist's occupation?
Harry Stenqvist was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Harry Stenqvist?
Harry Stenqvist was Swedish.
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