Ossian Skiöld (22 June 1889 – 22 August 1961) was a Swedish hammer thrower.[3] He competed at the 1924, 1928, and 1932 Olympics and finished in fifth, second and fourth place, respectively. He also placed fourth at the 1934 European Championships.[1] Skiöld was policeman by profession.[4]
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Born | 22 June 1889 Appuna, Sweden | ||||||||||
Died | 22 August 1961 (aged 72) Bålsta, Sweden | ||||||||||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||
Weight | 110 kg (240 lb) | ||||||||||
Sport | |||||||||||
Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||
Event(s) | Hammer throw | ||||||||||
Club | IFK Eskilstuna | ||||||||||
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Personal best(s) | 53.85 m (1927)[1][2] | ||||||||||
Medal record
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