Erik Algot Fredriksson
Swedish tug of war competitor
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Erik Algot Fredriksson (13 June 1885 – 14 May 1930) a Swedish policeman who won a gold medal in the tug of war competition at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1] He also won a world title in this event in 1913. He was killed in a car accident in 1930.[2][3]
Born13 June 1885
Sköldinge, Sweden
Died14 May 1930 (aged 44)
Stockholm, Sweden
SportTug of war
ClubStockholmspolisens IF
Fredriksson at the 1912 Olympics | ||||||||||||
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| Born | 13 June 1885 Sköldinge, Sweden | |||||||||||
| Died | 14 May 1930 (aged 44) Stockholm, Sweden | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Tug of war | |||||||||||
| Club | Stockholmspolisens IF | |||||||||||
Medal record
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