Gösta Leandersson
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Swedish marathon runner
 Leandersson at the 1949 Boston Marathon | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 April 1918 |
| Died | 1995 (aged 76–77) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, 10,000 m |
| Club | Vålådalens SK |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Marathon – 2:19:36 (1953) 10,000 m – 31:29.0 (1943)[1] |
Gösta Leandersson (22 April 1918 – 1995) was a Swedish marathon runner.[2] He won the Košice Peace Marathon in 1948 and 1950 and Boston Marathon in 1949. At the European championships he finished fifth in 1946, and fourth in 1950.[1][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gösta Leandersson. trackfield.brinkster.net
- ^ "Boston Marathon, All-time men's, women's winners". sportingnews.com. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ Gösta Leandersson. storagrabbar.se