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Harry Ekman (athlete)

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Harry Ekman
Personal information
Born21 September 1908
Lidingö, Sweden
Died28 August 1979 (aged 70)
Västerfärnebo, Sweden
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Steeplechase, 5000 m, 10,000 m
ClubFredrikshofs IF, Stockholm
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)3000 mS – 9:18.4 (1936)
5000 m – 14:54.4 (1934)
10,000 m – 31:55.6 (1934)[1][2]

John Harry Ekman (21 September 1908 – 28 August 1979) was a middle and long distance runner from Sweden. He competed in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 1936 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the final.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Harry Ekman. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Harry Ekman. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ Harry Ekman. Swedish Olympics Committee