Samuel Norrby (13 November 1906 – 28 November 1955) was a Swedish shot putter who won five consecutive Swedish titles in 1930–34. He competed in the 1934 European Championships and placed fourth, 9 cm behind the bronze medal. In the 1950s Norrby held leading positions in the Swedish Athletics Association and was a member of parliament.[2]
Personal information | |
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Born | 13 November 1906[1] Stockholm, Sweden |
Died | 28 November 1955 (aged 49) |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Shot put |
Club | SoIK Hellas |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best | 15.30 m (1933)[1] |
References
edit- ^ a b Samuel Norrby. trackfield.brinkster.net
- ^ Samuel Norrby 1906–1955. storagrabbar.se