Erik Lundqvist
Javelin thrower, Olympic athlete
Born
June 29th, 1908
116 years ago
Died
1963
62 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Competed in javelin throw during the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics. Achieved significant success at the national level in Sweden, including winning multiple Swedish Championships. Contributed to the sport through training and mentoring future athletes.
Competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics
Competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
Won multiple Swedish Championships
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