John Nilsson (8 July 1875 – 3 December 1955) was an American amateur and professional speed skater primarily active during the late 1890s and the first decade of the 20th century.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 8 July 1875 |
| Died | 3 December, 1955 (aged 80)[1] Tujunga, California, USA |
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| Sport | Speed skating |
Johnny Nilsson, during his active career as a speed skater, made his home in Minneapolis. Outside of speed skating he was also a fine oarsman, paddler, sprinter, gymnast, tumbler, boxer and wrestler.[2]
Nilsson died in Tujunga, California at an age of 80.[3]
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- ^ John Nilsson (1875-1955) findagrave.com
- ^ "How to become a skater" pg. 23, Spalding's Athletic Library, 1904.
- ^ "Nilsson dies, veteran skater", Star Tribune (Minneapolis), Dec. 18 1955, pg 47.