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Sten Erickson

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Sten Erickson
Erickson setting a national record in 1959
Personal information
Born18 December 1929 (1929-12-18) (age 95)
Nora, Sweden
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventTriple jump
ClubIF Brännan
IF Elfsborg
Achievements and titles
Personal best15.76 m (1960)[1][2]

Sten Gustaf Ingemar Erickson (born 18 December 1929) is a retired Swedish triple jumper. He competed at the 1958 European Athletics Championships and 1960 Summer Olympics and finished in 13th and 11th place, respectively.[1][3] Erickson won the national title in 1959 and 1960, and held the national record from 1959 to 1969.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Sten Erickson. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Sten Ericksson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ Sten Ericksson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  4. ^ Sten Erickson 1929-12-18. storagrabbar.se