Erik Algot Fredriksson

For the Swedish football referee, see Erik Fredriksson.
Erik Algot Fredriksson

Fredriksson at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born 13 June 1885
Sköldinge, Sweden
Died 14 May 1930 (aged 44)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
Sport Tug of war
Club Stockholmspolisens IF

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. He also won a world title in this event in 1913. He was killed in a car accident.[1][2]

References

  1. Erik Fredriksson. sports-reference.com
  2. Erik Algot Fredriksson. Swedish Olympic Committee


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