Erik Friborg
Swedish racing cyclist · Sweden · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1893 to 1968 · aged 75
Johan Erik Friborg was a Swedish road racing cyclist who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He finished seventh individually and won a gold medal with the Swedish team. The city of Västerås donated a silver trophy to be given to the best Swedish road cyclist at the 1912 Olympics, and the trophy went to Friborg.
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In 1955, he donated it to a Swedish racing society, which decided to present it to the best Swedish cyclist at each forthcoming Olympics, as originally intended.
Country
Sweden
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1968 · aged 75