Jean-Gunnar Lindgren
Jean-Gunnar Lindgren (18 September 1905 – 23 February 1983) was a Swedish long-distance runner who competed at the 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics.[3] In 1928 he abandoned his 3,000 m steeplechase race and finished fourth in the 10,000 m. In 1932 he ended fifth and sixth in the 5,000 and 10,000 m events.[1] Lindgren held Swedish titles in the 5,000 m (1929, 1931 and 1934), 10,000 m (1928–31 and 1933–36) and 8 km cross country (1929–32).[4]
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 18 September 1905 Falu Kristine, Falun, Sweden |
| Died | 23 February 1983 (aged 77) Helsingborg, Sweden |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Steeplechase, 5000 m, 10,000 m |
| Club | IFK Falun IFK Borås |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 5000 m – 14:43.6 (1934) 10000 m – 31:18.4 (1934) 3000 mS – 9:49.0e (1928)[1][2] |
References
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- Jean-Gunnar Lindgren. trackfield.brinkster.net
- Jean-Gunnar Lindgren. Swedish Olympic Committee
- Jean Gunnar Lindgren 1905–1983 Archived 12 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. storagrabbar.se
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