About Ossian Skiöld
Lived 1889 – 1961 (aged 72). Ossian Skiöld was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Biography Skiöld's first Olympics were the 1924 Summer Olympics, where he finished fifth in the men's hammer throw. In 1927 Skiöld won the British AAA Championships in the hammer throw event at the 1927 AAA Championships
He competed at his second Olympics in 1928 and secured a silver medal in the hamnmer throw behind Pat O'Callaghan. Skiöld repeated the feat of winning the British AAA hammer title at the 1930 AAA Championships and the 1931 AAA Championships.
Skiöld's final Olympics was the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and was just outside of the medal podium after finishing fourth in the hammer event. He also placed fourth at the 1934 European Championships.
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Who was Ossian Skiöld?
Swedish hammer thrower (1889–1961)
When was Ossian Skiöld born?
Ossian Skiöld was born on 22 June 1889 in Appuna parish.
When did Ossian Skiöld die?
Ossian Skiöld died on 22 August 1961 in Bålsta.
What was Ossian Skiöld's occupation?
Ossian Skiöld was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Ossian Skiöld?
Ossian Skiöld was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ossian Skiöld. https://biography.guide/ossian-skiold/
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