Gunnar Petersson
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Born10 October 1915
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died4 July 2003 (aged 87)
Växjö, Sweden
SportAthletics
Event
Javelin throw| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 October 1915 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | 4 July 2003 (aged 87) Växjö, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | IFK Växjö |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 72.77 m (1947)[1][2] |
Karl Gunnar "Växjö-Pelle" Petersson (10 October 1915 – 4 July 2003) was a Swedish javelin thrower. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and finished in ninth place.[1][3][4]