Gustav Kinn
Swedish long-distance runner
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Gustav Richard Kinn (10 June 1895 – 31 October 1978) was a Swedish long-distance runner.[2] He competed in the marathon at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics and finished in 17th, 8th and 25th place, respectively.[3][4] Kinn won the national marathon title in 1917, 1919–22, 1924–26, 1928 and 1929.[5]
NationalitySwedish
Born10 June 1895
Avesta, Sweden
Died31 October 1978 (aged 83)
Älvkarleby, Sweden
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 10 June 1895 Avesta, Sweden |
| Died | 31 October 1978 (aged 83) Älvkarleby, Sweden |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event(s) | Marathon, 10000 m |
| Club | IF Thor, Uppsala |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Marathon – 2:47:35 (1928) 10000 m – 34:14.1 (1918)[1] |
