Ossian Skiöld
Personal information
Born22 June 1889
Appuna, Sweden
Died22 August 1961 (aged 72)
Bålsta, Sweden
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight110 kg (240 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHammer throw
ClubIFK Eskilstuna
Achievements and titles
Personal best53.85 m (1927)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1928 AmsterdamHammer throw

Ossian Skiöld (22 June 1889 – 22 August 1961) was a Swedish hammer thrower.[3] He competed at the 1924, 1928, and 1932 Olympics and finished in fifth, second and fourth place, respectively. He also placed fourth at the 1934 European Championships.[1] Skiöld was policeman by profession.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Ossian Skiöld. sports-reference.com
  2. Ossian Skiöld. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. "Ossian Skiöld". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  4. Ossian Skiöld. Swedish Olympic Committee


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