Johan Pettersson
Finnish hammer thrower
About Johan Pettersson
Lived 1884 – 1952 (aged 68). Johan Pettersson was a Finnish hammer thrower.
Johan Petter Pettersson (29 July 1884 in Jeppo – 26 September 1952) was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Jeppo. In 1920, he finished sixth in the 56 pound weight throw competition and eleventh in the hammer throw event.
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Who was Johan Pettersson?
Finnish hammer thrower
When was Johan Pettersson born?
Johan Pettersson was born on 29 July 1884 in Nykarleby.
When did Johan Pettersson die?
Johan Pettersson died on 26 September 1952.
What was Johan Pettersson's occupation?
Johan Pettersson was a hammer thrower.
What nationality was Johan Pettersson?
Johan Pettersson was Finnish.
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· DBpedia: Johan Pettersson (athlete)
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