About Robert Olsson
Lived 1883 – 1954 (aged 71). Robert Olsson was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Carl Robert "Slägga" Olsson (14 March 1883 – 21 July 1954) was a Swedish hammer thrower. He competed at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics with the best result of fourth place in 1908.
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Who was Robert Olsson?
Swedish hammer thrower (1883-1954)
When was Robert Olsson born?
Robert Olsson was born on 14 March 1883 in Gothenburg.
When did Robert Olsson die?
Robert Olsson died on 21 July 1954 in Borås Caroli.
What was Robert Olsson's occupation?
Robert Olsson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Robert Olsson?
Robert Olsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Olsson. https://biography.guide/robert-olsson/
MLA: "Robert Olsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-olsson/.
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