Allan Eriksson

Allan Eriksson (21 March 1894 – 20 February 1963) was a Swedish discus thrower. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics and finished in sixth place.[2][3] Eriksson won the national title in the two-handed discus throw in 1923–25 and held the national record in this event. In 1928, he was awarded Stora Grabbars Märke number 52.[4]

Allan Eriksson
Personal information
Born21 March 1894
Grängesberg, Sweden
Died20 February 1963 (aged 68)
Ulricehamn, Sweden
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Discus throw
ClubKatrineholms AIK
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)44.26 m (1927)[1]

References

  1. Allan Eriksson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. Allan Eriksson. Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)
  3. Allan Eriksson. sports-reference.com
  4. Allan Eriksson 1894–1963 Archived 12 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Stora Grabbar


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