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
Emil Magnusson at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born23 November 1887
Genarp, Sweden
Died26 July 1933 (aged 45)
Malmö, Sweden
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventDiscus throw
ClubIFK Malmö
Achievements and titles
Personal best43.00 m (1913)
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1912 Stockholm 2-handed discus throw

References edit

  1. ^ "Emil Magnusson". Olympedia. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  2. ^ Emil Magnusson. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Emil Magnusson. Swedish Olympic Committee