About Otto Nilsson
Lived 1879 – 1960 (aged 81). Otto Nilsson was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Sven Otto Nilsson (February 26, 1879 – November 10, 1960) was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1908, he won the bronze medal in the javelin throw event. He also participated in the freestyle javelin throw competition and in the discus throw event, but in both competitions his final ranking is unknown.
Four years later he finished eighth in the two handed javelin throw event, tenth in the javelin throw competition, and fortieth discus throw event.
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Who was Otto Nilsson?
Swedish athlete (1879–1960)
When was Otto Nilsson born?
Otto Nilsson was born on 26 February 1879 in Gothenburg.
When did Otto Nilsson die?
Otto Nilsson died on 10 November 1960 in Gothenburg.
What was Otto Nilsson's occupation?
Otto Nilsson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Otto Nilsson?
Otto Nilsson was Swedish.
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