Ingemar Johansson (racewalker)

For the former world heavyweight boxing champion, also from Sweden, see Ingemar Johansson.

Ingemar Johansson
Personal information
Born25 April 1924
Uddeholm, Sweden
Died18 April 2009 (aged 84)
Värmskog, Sweden
Sport
SportAthletics
Event10 km walk
ClubArvika IS
Achievements and titles
Personal best45:00.0 (1947)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1948 London 10 km walk

Bror Ingemar Ture Johansson (25 April 1924 – 18 April 2009) was a Swedish race walker who won a silver medal in the 10 km at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1] He was also an accomplished speed skater.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Ingemar Johansson Archived 27 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Ingemar Johansson. Swedish Olympic Committee


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