Emil Magnusson (23 November 1887 – 26 July 1933) was a Swedish athlete who won a bronze medal at the 1912 Olympics in the two-handed discus throw.[1] In this event the final result was a sum of best attempts with a right hand and with a left hand. He finished eighth in the traditional discus throw competition.[2][3]
Emil Magnusson at the 1912 Olympics | |||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||
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Born | 23 November 1887 Genarp, Sweden | ||||||||||
Died | 26 July 1933 (aged 45) Malmö, Sweden | ||||||||||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||
Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||||||||||
Sport | |||||||||||
Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||
Event(s) | Discus throw | ||||||||||
Club | IFK Malmö | ||||||||||
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Personal best(s) | 43.00 m (1913) | ||||||||||
Medal record
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