Thorild Olsson
Thorild Olsson (26 November 1886 – 20 March 1934) was a Swedish runner who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He helped the Swedish 3000 m relay team in finishing second, but did not receive a medal as only the three best runners from a team were counted, while he was fourth. He failed to reach the final of the individual 5000 m event.[2][3]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 November 1886 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Died | 20 March 1934 (aged 48) Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500–5000 m |
| Club | Örgryte IS |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 1500 m – 4:07.14 (1911) 5000 m – 15:25.2 (1912)[1] |
References
- Thorild Olsson. trackfield.brinkster.net
- Thorild Olsson. sports-reference.com
- Thorild Olsson. Swedish Olympic Committee
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