Axel Persson

This article is about the cyclist. For the archaeologist, see Axel W. Persson.
Axel Persson

Persson at the 1920 Olympics
Personal information
Born 23 January 1888
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Died 2 September 1955 (aged 67)
Västerhaninge, Sweden
Sport
Sport Cycling
Event(s) Road
Club SK Iter, Stockholm
Upsala CK
Medal record
Competitor for  Sweden
Olympic Games
1912 Stockholm Team road race
1920 Antwerp Team road race

Axel Wilhelm Persson (23 January 1888 – 2 September 1955) was a Swedish cyclist. He competed in the road race at the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics and won a gold and a silver medal with the Swedish teams. Individually he finished 9th and 12th, respectively.[1]

Person won nine to eleven Swedish titles on the road and track, both in the sprint and long-distance events. In 1919, he also became Scandinavian champion in the road race.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Axel Persson Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  2. ↑ Axel W. Persson. Swedish Olympic Committee

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