Oskar Alfred Daniel "Fred" Warngård (9 May 1907 – 23 May 1950) was a Swedish hammer thrower. He won a bronze medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics setting a national record at 54.83 m.[1]

Fred Warngård
Personal information
Born9 May 1907
Västra Ingelstad, Sweden
Died23 May 1950 (aged 43)
Malmö, Sweden
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHammer throw
ClubMalmö AI
Achievements and titles
Personal best54.83 m (1936)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1936 Berlin Hammer throw

Warngård held the national titles in the hammer throw (1936 and 1938) and weight throw (1936 and 1939).[3] He was a criminal detective by profession.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Fred Warngård". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015.
  2. ^ Alfred Warngård. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ Alfred (Fred) Warngård 1907-1950. storagrabbar.se
  4. ^ Fred Warngård. Swedish Olympic Committee
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