Kenth Eldebrink
Swedish javelin thrower
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Kenth Eldebrink (born 14 May 1955 in Morjärv) is a retired Swedish athlete who mainly competed in the men's javelin throw event.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | Sweden |
| Citizenship | Sweden |
| Born | 14 May 1955 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Sport | track and field athletics |
| Club | Södertälje IF |
He competed for Sweden at the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, California, where he won the bronze medal in the men's javelin throw event. He retired in 1986.[1]
He is the older brother of the former ice hockey player Anders Eldebrink. His twin daughters, Frida and Elin, are professional basketball players.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden | ||||
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 11th | 76.76 m |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 6th | 83.28 m |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, California, United States | 3rd | 83.72 m |
