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Erik Eriksson

Finnish hammer thrower

Died when: 77 years 343 days (935 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Erik Eriksson

Erik Gideon Eriksson (12 June 1897 – 21 May 1975) was a Finnish hammer thrower.He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics, finishing in fourth and ninth place, respectively.

He achieved his personal best of a 50.36 m throw in 1931, but retired before the 1932 Olympics.

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