Jean-Gunnar Lindgren
Jean-Gunnar Lindgren (born September 18, 1905 in Falu Kristine , Falun , † February 23, 1983 in Helsingborg ) was a Swedish long-distance and obstacle runner .
At the Olympic Games in Amsterdam in 1928 he was fourth over 10,000 m and eliminated over 3000 m obstacle in the prelim.
In 1932 he was fifth over 5000 m and sixth over 10,000 m at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles .
He was three times Swedish champion over 5000 m (1929, 1931, 1934), eight times over 10,000 m (1928-1931, 1933-1936) and four times in cross country (1929-1932).
Personal bests
- 5000 m: 14: 43.6 min, August 18, 1934, Stockholm
- 10,000 m: 31: 18.4 min, August 19, 1934, Stockholm
- 3000 m obstacle: 9: 49.0 min, August 1, 1928, Amsterdam
Web links
- Jean-Gunnar Lindgren in the trackfield.brinkster.net database (English)
- Jean-Gunnar Lindgren in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
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| SURNAME | Lindgren, Jean-Gunnar |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish long distance and obstacle runner |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 18, 1905 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Falu Kristine , Falun |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 23, 1983 |
| Place of death | Helsingborg |