About John Henriksson
Lived 1883 – 1948 (aged 65). John Henriksson was a Finnish swimmer.
John Gustav Henriksson (30 May 1883 – 1 November 1948) was a Finnish swimmer, who competed in two events at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Sport
Olympics
National
He won gold in 4 × 50 metre freestyle relay at the 1908 Finnish championships.
He was a member of two clubs: Vaasan Uimaseura, an honorary member since 1922 Chairman in 1914–1916 and a board member in 1909–1940.
He was the secretary of Finnish Swimming Federation in 1908–1909 and 1916.
Occupation
Henriksson graduated as a physical education teacher in 1920 and worked as one in 1909–1948.
He was a copy editor in the magazine Finskt Iddrottsblad and a sports reporter in the newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Henriksson?
Finnish swimmer
When was John Henriksson born?
John Henriksson was born on 30 May 1883 in Helsinki.
When did John Henriksson die?
John Henriksson died on 1 November 1948 in Helsinki.
What was John Henriksson's occupation?
John Henriksson was a swimmer.
What nationality was John Henriksson?
John Henriksson was Finnish.
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