Allan Eriksson (21 March 1894 – 20 February 1963) was a Swedish discus thrower.[2] He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics and finished in sixth place.[3][4] 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.[5]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 March 1894 Grängesberg, Sweden |
| Died | 20 February 1963 (aged 68) Ulricehamn, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Discus throw |
| Club | Katrineholms AIK |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 44.26 m (1927)[1] |
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- ^ Allan Eriksson. trackfield.brinkster.net
- ^ "Allan Eriksson". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Allan Eriksson. Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)
- ^ Allan Eriksson. sports-reference.com
- ^ Allan Eriksson 1894–1963 Archived 12 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Stora Grabbar
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