Erik Eriksson (athlete)

Erik Eriksson

Erik Eriksson at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born 12 June 1897
Dragsfjärd, Finland
Died 21 May 1975 (aged 77)
Helsinki, Finland
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Sport
Sport Hammer throw
Club Kiffen, Helsinki
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals 1928

Erik Gideon Eriksson (12 June 1897 – 21 May 1975) was a Finnish hammer thrower. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics and finished in fourth and ninth place, respectively. He achieved his personal best of 50.36 m in 1931, but retired before the 1932 Olympics.[1][2]

References

  1. Erik Eriksson. sports-reference.com
  2. Erik Eriksson. tilastopaja.org


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