Erik Ohlsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePer Erik Fabian•Ohlsson
Used nameErik•Ohlsson
Nick/petnamesPågen
Born20 November 1884 in Malmö, Skåne (SWE)
Died19 September 1980 in Malmö, Skåne (SWE)
Measurements173 cm
AffiliationsMalmö SG, Malmö (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Erik “Pågen” Ohlsson took part in three Olympic Games (1908, 1912, 1920). He had to wait for his third Games to win his two medals, a silver and bronze in team rifle events. Three times, in 1927-29, he became World Champion with the Swedish team in the free rifle, prone.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Shooting SWE Erik Ohlsson
Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) 28
Free Rifle, 1,000 yards, Men (Olympic) 43
1912 Summer Olympics Shooting SWE Erik Ohlsson
Military Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) 21
Military Rifle, Any Position, 600 metres, Men (Olympic) 28
1920 Summer Olympics Shooting SWE Erik Ohlsson
Military Rifle, Prone, 600 metres, Men (Olympic) =8
Military Rifle, Prone, 600 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Sweden 3 Bronze
Small-Bore Rifle, Standing, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) AC
Smal-Bore Rifle, Standing, 50 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Sweden 2 Silver

Special Notes