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1872Oct, 15

August Nilsson

August Nilsson, Swedish pole vaulter, shot putter, and tug of war competitor (d. 1921)
August Nilsson (October 15, 1872 – May 23, 1921) was a Swedish track and field athlete and tug of war competitor who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

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