Knut Lindberg
Swedish athlete
About Knut Lindberg
Lived 1882 – 1961 (aged 79). Knut Lindberg was a Swedish athletics competitor, association football player and businessperson.
Knut Andreas "Knatten" Lindberg (2 February 1882 – 6 April 1961) was a Swedish sprinter, javelin thrower, and soccer player who competed in athletics the 1906 Intercalated Games and the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics. He had his best results in 1906 when he won a silver medal in javelin throw and finished fifth in ancient pentathlon
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Who was Knut Lindberg?
Swedish athlete (1882-1961)
When was Knut Lindberg born?
Knut Lindberg was born on 2 February 1882 in Gothenburg Municipality.
When did Knut Lindberg die?
Knut Lindberg died on 4 April 1961 in Vasa parish.
What was Knut Lindberg's occupation?
Knut Lindberg was an athletics competitor, association football player and businessperson.
What nationality was Knut Lindberg?
Knut Lindberg was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Knut Lindberg. https://biography.guide/knut-lindberg/
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