Lennart Lindgren

For the Swedish Navy officer (1919–2013), see Lennart Lindgren (Swedish Navy officer).

Lennart Lindgren
Personal information
Born14 April 1915
Malmö, Sweden
Died26 April 1952 (aged 37)
Malmö, Sweden
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventSprint
ClubMalmö AI
Achievements and titles
Personal best100 m – 10.7 (1936)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1938 Paris 4×100 m relay

Erik Lennart Henry Lindgren (14 April 1915 – 26 April 1952) was a Swedish sprinter who won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1938 European Championships. He competed in the 100 m and 4 × 100 m events at the 1936 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the finals.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b Lennart Lindgren. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Lennart Lindgren. Swedish Olympic Committee


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