Arne Åhman
Swedish triple jumper (1925–2022)
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Per Arne Åhman (4 February 1925 – 5 July 2022) was a Swedish athlete who won the triple jump event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Born4 February 1925
Nordingrå, Sweden
Died5 July 2022 (aged 97)
Umeå, Sweden
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 February 1925 Nordingrå, Sweden |
| Died | 5 July 2022 (aged 97) Umeå, Sweden |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Triple jump, high jump |
| Club | Nordingrå SK |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | TJ – 15.40 m (1948) HJ – 1.99 m (1951)[1] |
Medal record | |
Åhman was born on 4 February 1925.[2] His first jump measured 15.40 metres and set a new Swedish record. At European championships Åhman won a bronze medal in the triple jump in 1946 and a silver in high jump in 1950.[3][4] Åhman won national titles in the triple jump in 1946 and 1947 and in the high jump in 1950.[4] He was a teacher by profession.[5] Åhman died on 5 July 2022, at the age of 97.[6]
