Arne Åhman

Swedish athlete, triple jumper (1925–2022)

Per Arne Åhman (4 February 1925 – 5 July 2022)[2][3] was a Swedish athlete. He won the triple jump event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[4]

Arne Åhman
Personal information
Born(1925-02-04)4 February 1925
Nordingrå, Sweden
Died5 July 2022(2022-07-05) (aged 97)
Umeå, Sweden
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Triple jump, high jump
ClubNordingrå SK
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)TJ – 15.40 m (1948)
HJ – 1.99 m (1951)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1948 London Triple jump
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1946 Oslo Triple jump
Silver medal – second place 1950 Brussels High jump

References

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  1. Arne Åhman. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. "Minnesrummet - en plats för att minnas och hedra".
  3. "Arne Åhman - Sveriges Olympiska Kommitté".
  4. Arne Åhman. sports-reference.com