Ragnar Lundberg

Ragnar "Ragge" Torsten Lundberg (22 September 1924 – 10 July 2011) was a Swedish pole vaulter who competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Olympics. He won a bronze medal in 1952 and finished fifth in 1948 and 1956.[1] At the European championships he won a gold in 1950 and a silver in 1954; in 1950 he also won a silver medal in the 110 m hurdles.[3]

Ragnar Lundberg
Lundberg in 1956
Personal information
Born22 September 1924
Madesjö, Nybro, Sweden
Died10 July 2011 (aged 86)
Kalmar, Sweden
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Pole vault, hurdles
ClubIFK Södertälje
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)PV – 4.46 m (1956)
110 mH – 14.7 (1950)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
1952 HelsinkiPole vault
European Championships
1950 Brussels Pole vault
1950 Brussels 110 m hurdles
1954 Bern Pole vault

During his career Lundberg improved the European pole vault record from 4.32 m to 4.44 m (1948–52)[2] and the Swedish record from 4.21 m to 4.46 m. He held national titles in the pole vault (1948–58) and 110 m hurdles (1949–51 and 1953).[4]

References
  1. Ragnar Lundberg. sports-reference.com
  2. Ragnar Lundberg. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Ragnar Lundberg 1924-2012. storagrabbar.se
  4. Ragnar Lundberg. Swedish Olympic Committee


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