Runald Beckman
Swedish athlete (born 1951)
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Runald Beckman (born 5 July 1951), also known as Runald Backman, is a Swedish former athlete. He competed in the men's decathlon at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1] He also competed in the four-man bobsleigh at the 1980 Winter Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 5 July 1951 Luleå, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Decathlon |
Competing for the BYU Cougars track and field team, Beckman won the 1974 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the decathlon.[2]
As an athlete, Beckman represented IFK Luleå, and as a bobsledder, he represented Djurgårdens IF.[3]
