About Eric Wennström
Lived 1909 – 1990 (aged 81). Eric Wennström was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Eric Verner Wennström (10 March 1909 – 8 October 1990) was a Swedish hurdler. He held the 110 m hurdles world record from 1929 to 1934 and competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Career
Wennström became an elite hurdler at a young age, challenging Sweden's established top hurdler Sten Pettersson and winning his first national title in 1927 as an 18-year-old. He represented Sweden at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam and nearly qualified for the final, placing third in his semi-final.
Wennström lost his best shape after the 1929 season and never regained it, although he did become Swedish champion for a third and final time in 1931.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Wennström?
Swedish hurdler (1909–1990)
When was Eric Wennström born?
Eric Wennström was born on 10 March 1909 in Stockholm.
When did Eric Wennström die?
Eric Wennström died on 8 October 1990 in Stockholm.
What was Eric Wennström's occupation?
Eric Wennström was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Eric Wennström?
Eric Wennström was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Wennström. https://biography.guide/eric-wennstrom/
MLA: "Eric Wennström." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-wennstrom/.
Chicago: "Eric Wennström." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-wennstrom/.
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