Erik Abrahamsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameErik Adolf Efraim•Abrahamsson
Used nameErik•Abrahamsson
Nick/petnamesErik Aber
Born28 January 1898 in Södertälje, Stockholm (SWE)
Died19 May 1965 in Södertälje, Stockholm (SWE)
Measurements172 cm / 61 kg
AffiliationsSödertälje SK, Södertälje (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Erik Abrahamsson was the brother of hockey player Karl Abrahamsson. Beginning in 1914, Erik was active in bandy and then as an ice hockey player and was European champion in 1921. In 1925 Abrahamsson and others founded a hockey department in his home club Södertälje SK, and they became Swedish champions that year. From 1921-23 Abrahamsson was Swedish long jump champion. He was appointed “Stor Grabb” # 46 in Athletics.

Personal Best: LJ – 7.12 (1923).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Erik Abrahamsson
Long Jump, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Erik Abrahamsson
Long Jump, Men (Olympic) DNS

Olympic family relations