Erik Svensson
Swedish athlete
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Karl Erik Emanuel "Spänst" Svensson (also Eric; 10 September 1903 – 22 September 1986[1]) was a Swedish athlete who specialized in the long jump and triple jump.
Born10 September 1903
Jönköping, Sweden
Died22 September 1986 (aged 83)
Falkenberg, Sweden
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1903 Jönköping, Sweden |
| Died | 22 September 1986 (aged 83) Falkenberg, Sweden |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long jump, triple jump |
| Club | IK Tord, Jönköping; Falkenbergs IK |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | LJ – 7.53 m (1934) TJ – 15.32 m (1932) |
Medal record | |
Career
In the long jump he finished eighth and fourth at the 1928 and 1932 Olympics, respectively. In the triple jump he won silver medals at the 1932 Olympics and 1934 European Championships.[2][3]
Nationally Svensson won the long jump and triple jump titles in 1933 and held Swedish records in the triple jump (1931–48) and long jump (1934–59).[4]
Svensson finished second behind Rudi Dobermann in the long jump event and second behind Willem Peters in the triple jump at the British 1927 AAA Championships.[5][6][7]
