August Nilsson facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's tug of war | ||
Representing  Mixed team |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1900 Paris | Team competition |
August Nilsson (October 15, 1872 in Trollenäs – May 23, 1921 in Stockholm) was a Swedish track and field athlete and tug of war competitor who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Athletic career
He finished ninth in the shot put event and eighth in the pole vault competition.
He also participated on the Dano-Swedish tug of war team which won the gold medal against opponents France. These were the first Olympic gold medals for Sweden.
See also
- Dual sport and multi-sport Olympians
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