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Thorvig Svahn

1893 – 1942

Swedish high jumper

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About Thorvig Svahn

Lived 1893 – 1942 (aged 49). Thorvig Svahn was a Swedish athletics competitor.

Thorvig Svahn (July 5, 1893 – September 8, 1942) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he finished ninth in the high jump competition.

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Important facts

Born

5 July 1893

Birth century

19th century

Died

8 September 1942

Occupation

Athletics competitor

Nationality

Sweden

Contemporaries

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Theoretical physicist

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thorvig Svahn?

Swedish high jumper (1893–1942)

When was Thorvig Svahn born?

Thorvig Svahn was born on 5 July 1893.

When did Thorvig Svahn die?

Thorvig Svahn died on 8 September 1942.

What was Thorvig Svahn's occupation?

Thorvig Svahn was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Thorvig Svahn?

Thorvig Svahn was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thorvig Svahn

· Wikidata: Q7796796

· DBpedia: Thorvig Svahn

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