About Gustaf Carlén
Lived 1890 – 1975 (aged 84). Gustaf Carlén was a Swedish long-distance runner and logistician.
Gustaf Fredrik Carlén (29 December 1890 – 8 January 1975) was a Swedish long-distance runner who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He finished 21st in the individual cross country competition (ca. 12 km). This was the eighth-best Swedish result, so he was not awarded a medal in the team cross country competition, where only the best three were honoured. The course was rather hilly and ca. 12 km long; it was not made known to competitors before the race.
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Who was Gustaf Carlén?
Swedish long-distance runner
When was Gustaf Carlén born?
Gustaf Carlén was born on 29 December 1890 in Nyköping.
When did Gustaf Carlén die?
Gustaf Carlén died on 8 January 1975 in Oxelösund.
What was Gustaf Carlén's occupation?
Gustaf Carlén was a long-distance runner and logistician.
What nationality was Gustaf Carlén?
Gustaf Carlén was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gustaf Carlén. https://biography.guide/gustaf-carlen/
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