About John Mattsson
Lived 1894 – 1969 (aged 74). John Mattsson was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Johan ("John") Waldemar Mattsson (November 5, 1894 – September 1, 1969) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he finished ninth in the pole vault competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Mattsson?
Swedish pole vaulter (1894–1969)
When was John Mattsson born?
John Mattsson was born on 5 November 1894.
When did John Mattsson die?
John Mattsson died on 1 September 1969.
What was John Mattsson's occupation?
John Mattsson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was John Mattsson?
John Mattsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Mattsson. https://biography.guide/john-mattsson/
MLA: "John Mattsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mattsson/.
Chicago: "John Mattsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-mattsson/.
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