About Johan Edman
Lived 1875 – 1927 (aged 52). Johan Edman was a Swedish tug of war competitor and police officer.
Johan Viktor Edman (29 March 1875 – 19 August 1927) was a Swedish policeman who won a gold medal in the tug of war competition at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Johan Edman?
Swedish tug of war competitor (1875–1927)
When was Johan Edman born?
Johan Edman was born on 29 March 1875 in Säffle.
When did Johan Edman die?
Johan Edman died on 19 August 1927 in Torsby.
What was Johan Edman's occupation?
Johan Edman was a tug of war competitor and police officer.
What nationality was Johan Edman?
Johan Edman was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johan Edman. https://biography.guide/johan-edman/
MLA: "Johan Edman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johan-edman/.
Chicago: "Johan Edman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johan-edman/.
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