Eric Ny

Eric Oscar Sigvard Ny (15 October 1909 – 2 September 1945) was a Swedish middle-distance runner. He competed in the 1500 m event at the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics and finished in fifth and eleventh place, respectively. He placed fourth in the 800 m at the 1934 European Championships. Ny died in a sailing accident, aged 35.^[2][3]

Born(1909-10-15)15 October 1909

Sala, Sweden

Died2 September 1945(1945-09-02) (aged 35)

Mälaren, Sweden

Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)

Weight60 kg (130 lb)

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Eric Ny

Personal information
Born	(1909-10-15)15 October 1909 Sala, Sweden
Died	2 September 1945(1945-09-02) (aged 35) Mälaren, Sweden
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	60 kg (130 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	1500 m
Club	IK Mode, Stockholm
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	800 m – 1:50.4 (1934) 1500 m – 3:50.8 (1934)[1]

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