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Sigfrid Edström
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Sigfrid Edström Gold

Swedish industrialist and International Olympic Committee official (1870–1964)

21 Nov 1870 to 18 Mar 1964SwedenASEAChalmers University of Technology

Sigfrid Edström is a Swedish industrialist and International Olympic Committee official (1870–1964). Born 1870 in Orust Municipality. Associated with ASEA.

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At a glance

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Born
1870-11-21, Orust Municipality
Died
1964-03-18, Stockholm
Citizenship
Sweden
Occupations
engineer, athletics competitor, politician, businessperson
Member of
International Olympic Committee, Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
Also known as
Sigfried Edstrom
Timeline

Education and professional journey

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1905191019151920192519301935194019451950195519601965197019751980198519901995200020052010201520202025ASEA: 1903-1949 ASEAWorld Athletics President: 1912-1946 World Athletics Presidentpresident of the International Olympic Committee: 1942-1952 president of the International Olympic Committee
Education Work

Work

Education

Offices held

Roles and positions

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  • president of the International Olympic Committee1942 to 1952
  • World Athletics President1912 to 1946
  • president

Awards and recognition

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  • Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
  • Royal Order of Vasa 1942
  • Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
  • Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎
  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
  • Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
  • Commander of the Order of the Redeemer
  • The Chalmers' Medal 1954
  • Order of Saint Stanislaus
  • Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class
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Places and interests

Personal journey

Languages
Swedish
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  • Wikidata, as of 3 Oct 2026. Community-curated knowledge base (CC0)
  • Wikimedia Commons. Photo, see the file page for licence

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