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Gustav Östling

1914 – 1989

Swedish marathon runner

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About Gustav Östling

Lived 1914 – 1989 (aged 74). Gustav Östling was a Swedish marathon runner.

Gustav Östling (17 December 1914 – 9 July 1989) was a Swedish long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

17 December 1914, Gävle

Birth century

20th century

Died

9 July 1989, Gävle

Occupation

Marathon runner

Nationality

Sweden

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gustav Östling's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gustav Östling?

Swedish marathon runner

When was Gustav Östling born?

Gustav Östling was born on 17 December 1914 in Gävle.

When did Gustav Östling die?

Gustav Östling died on 9 July 1989 in Gävle.

What was Gustav Östling's occupation?

Gustav Östling was a marathon runner.

What nationality was Gustav Östling?

Gustav Östling was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gustav Östling

· Wikidata: Q6258053

· DBpedia: Gustav Östling

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