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Henry Jonsson

Full name: John Henry Jonsson (-Kälarne)
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11" (181 cm)
Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
Born: May 12, 1912 in Stugun, Ragunda, Jämtland, Sweden
Died: March 9, 2001 in Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Affiliations: SoIK Hellas, Nacka (SWE)
Country: SWE Sweden
Sport: Athletics

Medals: 1 Bronze (1 Total)

Biography

Henry Jonsson had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1936 Olympics 5000 metres; 2nd in the 1938 European Championships 5000 metres. In the European Championships he competed under the name Henry Kälarne.

Personal Best: 5000 – 14:18.8 (1939).

Results

Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1936 Summer 24 Berlin Athletics Men's 5,000 metres Sweden SWE 3 Bronze

Men's 5,000 metres

Event History
Games Age City Sport Country Phase Unit Rank T(H)
1936 Summer 24 Berlin Athletics Sweden Final 3 14:29.0
1936 Summer 24 Berlin Athletics Sweden Round One Heat Three 1 QU 14:54.0