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Josef Ternström

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Josef Ternström
Personal information
Born4 December 1888
Gävle, Sweden
Died2 May 1953 (aged 64)
Söderala, Sweden
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event1500-10000 m
ClubGefle IF
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)1500 m – 4:11.2 (1916)
Mile – 4:31.8 (1907)
5000 m – 15:19.2 (1918)
10000 m – 32:05.2 (1915)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Team cross country

Carl Josef Ternström (4 December 1888 – 2 May 1953) was a Swedish runner. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics in cross country events and won a team gold medal, finishing fifth individually.[2] The course was rather hilly and approximately 12 km long; it was not made known to competitors before the race.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Josef Ternström. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ "Josef Ternström". Olympedia. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  3. ^ Josef Ternström. sports-reference.com
  4. ^ Athletics at the 1912 Stockholm Summer Games: Men's Cross-Country, Individual. sports-reference.com
  5. ^ Josef Ternström. Swedish Olympic Committee
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