Edvin Wide
Swedish middle- and long distance runner
About Edvin Wide
Lived 1896 – 1996 (aged 100). Edvin Wide was a Swedish and Finnish long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
Biography
Born in Finland as Emil Edvin Hermansson, Wide moved to Sweden in 1918.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edvin Wide?
Swedish middle- and long distance runner (1896-1996)
When was Edvin Wide born?
Edvin Wide was born on 22 February 1896 in Kimito.
When did Edvin Wide die?
Edvin Wide died on 19 June 1996 in Stockholm.
What was Edvin Wide's occupation?
Edvin Wide was a long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Edvin Wide?
Edvin Wide was Swedish and Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edvin Wide. https://biography.guide/edvin-wide/
MLA: "Edvin Wide." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edvin-wide/.
Chicago: "Edvin Wide." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edvin-wide/.
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