Sven Malm

Sven August Malm (25 February 1894 – 26 November 1974) was a Swedish sprinter who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m and finished fifth in the 4 × 400 m relay, but failed to reach the finals of individual 100 m and 200 m events.[1][3]

Sven Malm
Personal information
Born25 February 1894
Stockholm, Sweden
Died26 November 1974 (aged 80)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint, hurdles
ClubSoIK Hellas, Nacka
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.8 (1920)
200 m – 22.0 (1920)
400 m – 49.8 (1920)
400 mH – 57.4 (1917)[1][2]

Malm won the 1917 Swedish title in the 400 m hurdles, but did not compete in this event at the Olympics. Between 1916 and 1923 he was either a winner or runner up at every Swedish 4 × 100 m relay championship.[1]

References

  1. Sven Malm. sports-reference.com
  2. Sven Malm. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Sven Malm. Swedish Olympic Committee



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