Swedish hammer thrower
Ossian Skiöld
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| Born | 22 June 1889
Appuna, Sweden |
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| Died | 22 August 1961 (aged 72)
Bålsta, Sweden |
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
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| Weight | 110 kg (240 lb) |
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| Sport | Athletics |
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| Event | Hammer throw |
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| Club | IFK Eskilstuna |
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| Personal best | 53.85 m (1927)[1][2] |
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Ossian Skiöld (22 June 1889 – 22 August 1961) was a Swedish hammer thrower.[3] He competed at the 1924, 1928, and 1932 Olympics and finished in fifth, second and fourth place, respectively. He also placed fourth at the 1934 European Championships.[1] Skiöld was policeman by profession.[4]
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