Emil Magnusson

Emil Magnusson

Emil Magnusson at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born 23 November 1887
Genarp, Sweden
Died 26 July 1933 (aged 45)
Malmö, Sweden
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) Discus throw
Club IFK Malmö
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 43.00 m (1913)

Emil Magnusson (23 November 1887 – 26 July 1933) was a Swedish athlete who won a bronze medal at the 1912 Olympics in the two-handed discus throw. In this event the final result was a sum of best attempts with a right hand and with a left hand. He finished eighth in the traditional discus throw competition.[1][2]

References

  1. Emil Magnusson. sports-reference.com
  2. Emil Magnusson. Swedish Olympic Committee
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