Hugo Wieslander

Swedish decathlete with Olympic participation

Hugo Wieslander - Swedish decathlete with Olympic participation
Born

June 11th, 1889
135 years ago

Died

1976
49 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Competed in the decathlon, representing Sweden at the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games. Achieved significant results in multi-event competitions during the early 20th century. Won multiple national championships and contributed to the development of track and field athletics in Sweden.

Competed in the 1912 Olympic Games

Won national championships in decathlon

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