Gösta Svensson

Gösta Bernhard Svensson (21 November 1929 14 October 2018) was a Swedish high jumper. He competed at the 1950 European Athletics Championships and 1952 Summer Olympics and finished in fifth and fourth place, respectively.[1][3] In 1952 he set a new national record at 2.02 m.[4]

Gösta Svensson
Personal information
Born21 November 1929
Karlshamn, Sweden
Died14 October 2018(2018-10-14) (aged 88)
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)High jump
ClubSvängsta IF
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)2.02 m (1952)[1][2]

References

  1. Gösta Svensson. sports-reference.com
  2. Gösta Svensson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Gösta Svensson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  4. Gösta Svensson 1929-11-21. storagrabbar.se



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