Erik Byléhn
Swedish middle-distance runner From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bror Erik Byléhn (15 January 1898 – 14 November 1986) was a middle-distance runner from Sweden who competed at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics.[3] In 1924 he won a silver medal in the 4 × 400 m relay and failed to reach the finals of individual 400 m and 800 m races. Four years later he won a silver medal in the 800 m, whereas his 4 × 400 m team finished in fourth place.[1]
 Byléhn at the 1928 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 January 1898 Bollnäs, Sweden |
| Died | 14 November 1986 (aged 88) Uppsala, Sweden |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 m, 800 m |
| Club | SoIK Hellas |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 400 m – 48.7 (1924) 800 m – 1:52.8e (1928)[1][2] |
Medal record | |
Byléhn worked as a veterinary doctor in Karlstad, and later moved to the United States.[4]
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