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Waldemar Karlsson
Full name: Henning Waldemar Karlsson (-Carlson-)
Nickname(s): Wallie
Gender: Male
Born: May 20, 1897 in Häverö, Norrtälje, Stockholm, Sweden
Died: May 21, 1978 in Hallstavik, Norrtälje, Stockholm, Sweden
Affiliations: Svenska Gymnastikklubben Posse, Boston (USA)
Country: 
Sweden
Sport: Athletics
Biography
Waldemar Karlsson was only known as "Waldemar Carlson" while living in the United States. His brother Fritz Carlson won the Boston marathon in 1913. Personal Best: Mar – 2-55:22 (1922). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer | 26 | Paris | Athletics | Men's Marathon | Sweden | SWE | 21 |
Men's Marathon
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer | 26 | Paris | Athletics | Sweden | Final Standings | 21 | 3-14:21.4 |
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