About Lily Carlstedt
Lived 1926 – 2002 (aged 76). Lily Carlstedt was a Danish javelin thrower.
Lily Marie Louise Carlstedt, later Kelsby (March 5, 1926 in Søllerød – June 14, 2002), was a Danish athlete who competed mainly in javelin throwing.
She competed for Denmark in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, where she won a bronze medal in javelin and in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, where she beat the Olympic Record.
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Who was Lily Carlstedt?
Danish javelin thrower (1926-2002)
When was Lily Carlstedt born?
Lily Carlstedt was born on 5 March 1926 in Søllerød.
When did Lily Carlstedt die?
Lily Carlstedt died on 14 June 2002 in Vallensbæk Municipality.
What was Lily Carlstedt's occupation?
Lily Carlstedt was a javelin thrower.
What nationality was Lily Carlstedt?
Lily Carlstedt was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lily Carlstedt. https://biography.guide/lily-carlstedt/
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