About Axel Ljung
Lived 1884 – 1938 (aged 53). Axel Ljung was a Swedish athletics competitor and artistic gymnast.
Harald Axel Fredrik Ljung (31 March 1884 – 5 February 1938) was a Swedish gymnast and track and field athlete who won an all-around gold medal with the Swedish gymnastics team at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He also participated in the 100 m sprint, 100 m hurdles and standing long jump events at the 1906 Intercalated Games and finished fifth in the long jump. Ljung's personal bests in athletics were 11.3 in the 100 m and 16.0 in the 110 mH (1906).
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Who was Axel Ljung?
Swedish artistic gymnast and athlete (1884-1938)
When was Axel Ljung born?
Axel Ljung was born on 31 March 1884 in Stockholm.
When did Axel Ljung die?
Axel Ljung died on 5 February 1938 in Stockholm.
What was Axel Ljung's occupation?
Axel Ljung was an athletics competitor and artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Axel Ljung?
Axel Ljung was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Axel Ljung. https://biography.guide/axel-ljung/
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