Erik Eriksson (athlete)
Erik Gideon Eriksson (12 June 1897 – 21 May 1975) was a Finnish hammer thrower.[1] He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics, finishing in fourth and ninth place, respectively. He achieved his personal best of a 50.36 m throw in 1931, but retired before the 1932 Olympics.[2][3]
 Erik Eriksson at the 1928 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 June 1897 Dragsfjärd, Finland |
| Died | 21 May 1975 (aged 77) Helsinki, Finland |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Hammer throw |
| Club | Kiffen, Helsinki |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 1928 |
References
- "Erik Eriksson". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- Erik Eriksson. sports-reference.com
- Erik Eriksson. tilastopaja.org
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