Josef Holsner
Swedish steeplechase and long-distance runner
About Josef Holsner
Lived 1894 – 1969 (aged 75). Josef Holsner was a Swedish steeplechase runner and long-distance runner.
Josef Christian Holsner (11 February 1894 – 12 October 1969) was a Swedish middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Josef Holsner?
Swedish steeplechase and long-distance runner
When was Josef Holsner born?
Josef Holsner was born on 11 February 1894 in Gothenburg.
When did Josef Holsner die?
Josef Holsner died on 12 October 1969 in Gothenburg.
What was Josef Holsner's occupation?
Josef Holsner was a steeplechase runner and long-distance runner.
What nationality was Josef Holsner?
Josef Holsner was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josef Holsner. https://biography.guide/josef-holsner/
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