Algot Larsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAlgot Abraham•Larsson
Used nameAlgot•Larsson
Born29 November 1889 in Byvalla, Avesta, Dalarna (SWE)
Died12 November 1967 in Sollentuna, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsSollentuna IF, Sollentuna (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Algot Larsson was a Swedish track and field athlete who specialised in the javelin. At the 1912 Stockholm Olympics Larsson finished in 21st place with a best throw of 43.18 metres. He was also scheduled to compete in the two-handed javelin throw but did not start the event.

Personal Best: JT – 51.40 (1912).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Algot Larsson
Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) 21
Javelin Throw, Both Hands, Men (Olympic) DNS