Gustaf Jansson
Swedish marathon runner
About Gustaf Jansson
Lived 1922 – 2012 (aged 90). Gustaf Jansson was a Swedish marathon runner, long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
Gustaf Nils Jansson (5 January 1922 – 11 April 2012) was a Swedish long-distance runner who won the bronze medal in the marathon at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He finished fifth at the 1954 European Athletics Championships.
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Who was Gustaf Jansson?
Swedish marathon runner (1922–2012)
When was Gustaf Jansson born?
Gustaf Jansson was born on 5 January 1922 in Brattfors.
When did Gustaf Jansson die?
Gustaf Jansson died on 11 April 2012 in Karlstad.
What was Gustaf Jansson's occupation?
Gustaf Jansson was a marathon runner, long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Gustaf Jansson?
Gustaf Jansson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gustaf Jansson. https://biography.guide/gustaf-jansson/
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