Axel Ljung

Axel Ljung
Personal information
Born 31 March 1884
Stockholm, Sweden
Died 5 February 1938
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
Sport Athletics, gymnastics
Event(s) Sprint, hurdles
Club AIK, Solna
Stockholms GF, Täby
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 100 m – 11.3 (1904)
110 mH – 16.0 (1906)[1][2]

Harald Axel Fredrik Ljung (31 March 1884 – 5 February 1938) was a Swedish gymnast and track and field athlete who won an all-around gold medal with the Swedish gymnastics team at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He also participated in the 100 m sprint, 100 m hurdles and standing long jump events at the 1906 Intercalated Games and finished fifth in the long jump.[1][2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Axel Ljung. sports-reference.com
  2. 1 2 Axel Ljung. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Axel Ljung. Swedish Olympic Committee


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