Carl Nilsson (runner)
Swedish long-distance runner
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Carl Nilsson (18 May 1888 – 23 June 1915) was a Swedish long-distance runner.[1] He competed in the marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2] He finished 32nd in a time of 3:26:56.[3]
NationalitySwedish
Born18 May 1888
Stockholm, Sweden
Died23 June 1915 (aged 27)
Gothenburg, Sweden
SportLong-distance running
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 18 May 1888 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 23 June 1915 (aged 27) Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
Nilsson represented Djurgårdens IF.[1]
Biography
Carl Nilsson, nicknamed “Calle”, was a Swedish long-distance runner best known for competing in the marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics, In 1911, he achieved some local success by winning a medal in the Swedish Championships in cross-country running (8 kilometers as part of a team).[4]
