Erik Algot Fredriksson

For the Swedish football referee, see Erik Fredriksson.

Erik Algot Fredriksson
Fredriksson at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born13 June 1885
Sköldinge, Sweden
Died14 May 1930 (aged 44)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportTug of war
ClubStockholmspolisens IF
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Team competition

Erik Algot Fredriksson (13 June 1885 – 14 May 1930) a Swedish policeman who won a gold medal in the tug of war competition at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1] He also won a world title in this event in 1913. He was killed in a car accident in 1930.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Erik Algot Fredriksson". Olympedia. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ Erik Fredriksson. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Erik Algot Fredriksson. Swedish Olympic Committee


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