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Gunnar Höjer

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Gunnar Höjer
Höjer c. 1908
Personal information
Full nameGunnar Fredrik Höjer
Born(1875-01-27)27 January 1875
Norrköping, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
Died13 March 1936(1936-03-13) (aged 61)
Haparanda, Sweden
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country
represented
Sweden
ClubStockholms Gymnastikförening
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1908 London Team

Gunnar Fredrik Höjer (27 January 1875 – 13 March 1936) was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1] He was part of the Swedish team that won the all-around gold medal. Aged 33, he was the oldest member of the team.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Gunnar Höjer". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  2. ^ Gunnar Höjer. Sports Reference
  3. ^ Gunnar Höjer. Swedish Olympic Committee
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