Ture Persson

Per Fredrik Ture Person (23 November 1892 – 14 November 1956) was a Swedish sprinter who won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He failed to reach the finals of individual 100 m and 200 m events.[1][3]

Ture Persson
Persson at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born23 November 1892
Kristianstad, Sweden
Died14 November 1956 (aged 63)
Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint
ClubMalmö Läroverks IF
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.8 (1913)
200 m – 22.2 (1911)
400 m – 51.0 (1913)[1][2]

References

  1. Ture Person. sports-reference.com
  2. Ture Persson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Ture Persson. Swedish Olympic Committee


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