Hans Granfelt

Hans Granfelt (26 October 1897 5 September 1963) was a Swedish fencer and discus thrower.[1] At the 1920 Summer Olympics he competed in the discus throw and served as the Swedish flag bearer.[2] At 1936 Summer Olympics he competed in the individual and team épée and won a team silver medal.[3][4] His brothers Nils and Erik were Olympic gymnasts, and his nephew Nils Rydström became an Olympic fencer.[5]

Hans Granfelt
Personal information
Born(1897-10-26)26 October 1897
Stockholm, Sweden
Died5 September 1963(1963-09-05) (aged 65)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportDiscus throw, fencing
ClubIFK Stockholm
FFF, Stockholm
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
1936 BerlinÉpée, team

References

  1. "Hans Granfelt". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  2. Sweden. sports-reference.com
  3. "Olympics Statistics: Hans Granfelt". databaseolympics.com. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
  4. Hans Granfelt. Swedish Olympic Committee
  5. "Hans Granfelt Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.


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