Sten Erickson
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 Erickson setting a national record in 1959 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 December 1929 (age 96) |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Triple jump |
| Club | IF Brännan IF Elfsborg |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 15.76 m (1960)[1][2] |
Sten Gustaf Ingemar Erickson (18 December 1929 – 29 May 2025[3]) was a Swedish triple jumper. He competed at the 1958 European Athletics Championships and 1960 Summer Olympics and finished in 13th and 11th place, respectively.[1][4] Erickson won the national title in 1959 and 1960, and held the national record from 1959 to 1969.[5]
