Nils Skog
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nils Johansson•Skog |
| Used name | Nils•Skog |
| Born | 16 December 1877 in Bjuråker, Hudiksvall, Gävleborg (SWE) |
| Died | 28 April 1964 (aged 86 years 4 months 12 days) in Hudiksvall, Gävleborg (SWE) |
| Affiliations | Hudiksvalls SG, Hudiksvall (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Nils Skog occupation was initially given as worker and from 1910 onwards as county forest ranger. He remained unmarried and lived in Bjuråker, only 40 kilometres from his hometown Hudiksvall. In 1929 he received the Golden Badge of the Royal Patriotic Society. Skog was the first Olympian from the former province Hälsingland when he competed in the free rifle, three positions, 300 metres event at the 1912 Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Shooting | SWE |
Nils Skog | |||
| Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) | 43 |