Ruth Svedberg
Swedish discus thrower and triathlete
Born
April 14th, 1903
122 years ago
Died
2002
23 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Competed in discus throw and triathlon, participating in the 1924 Summer Olympics. Achieved national records in discus throw and earned multiple championships in Sweden. Focused on both athletics and triathlon throughout career, representing Sweden in various international competitions.
Competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
Set national records in discus throw
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