Samuel Norrby

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Samuel Norrby
Personal information
Born13 November 1906[1]
Stockholm, Sweden
Died28 November 1955 (aged 49)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventShot put
ClubSoIK Hellas
Achievements and titles
Personal best15.30 m (1933)[1]

Samuel Norrby (13 November 1906 – 28 November 1955) was a Swedish shot putter who won five consecutive Swedish titles in 1930–34. He competed in the 1934 European Championships and placed fourth, 9 cm behind the bronze medal. In the 1950s Norrby held leading positions in the Swedish Athletics Association and was a member of parliament.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Samuel Norrby. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ Samuel Norrby 1906–1955. storagrabbar.se