Erik Svensson
Olympic athlete
1903 – 1986
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Who was Erik Svensson?
Erik "Spänst" Svensson was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the triple jump.
He competed for Sweden in the 1932 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, California, in triple jump, where he won the silver medal, and in long jump, where he came fourth. His result in the triple jump was a new Swedish record, 15.32 meters, which would remain unbeaten until 1948
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- Born
- Sep 10, 1903
Sweden - Also known as
- Eric Svensson
- Erik \"Spänst\" Svensson
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Died
- Sep 22, 1986
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on July 23, 2013
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