Karl-Uno Olofsson

Karl-Uno Olofsson (born 16 December 1940) is a retired Swedish middle-distance runner. He competed in 1500 m event at the 1964 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the final.[2][4] Olofsson became Nordic champion in the 1500 m (1965) and won the Swedish titles in the 800 m (1965), 1500 m (1963–65) and 4 × 1500 m relay (1965–67).[1]

Karl-Uno Olofsson
Olofsson flanked by Harald Norpoth and Bodo Tümmler in 1964
Personal information
Born16 December 1940 (1940-12-16) (age 80)
Vindeln, Sweden
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)800 m, 1500 m
ClubFIF Burälven
IFK Umeå
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 m – 1:47.9[1]
1500 m – 3:41.8 (1965)[2][3]

References

  1. Karl-Uno Olofsson. storagrabbar.se
  2. Karl-Uno Olofsson. sports-reference.com
  3. Karl-Uno Olofsson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  4. Karl-Uno Olofsson 1940-12-16. Swedish Olympic Committee.


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