Emil Magnusson
Swedish discus thrower
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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.[1] 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.[2][3]
Born23 November 1887
Genarp, Sweden
Died26 July 1933 (aged 45)
Malmö, Sweden
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Emil Magnusson at the 1912 Olympics | ||||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||||
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| 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 | Discus throw | |||||||||||
| Club | IFK Malmö | |||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||
| Personal best | 43.00 m (1913) | |||||||||||
Medal record
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Magnusson worked as a policeman.[1]
