Helge Jansson
Swedish high jumper and decathlete
About Helge Jansson
Lived 1904 – 1989 (aged 85). Helge Jansson was a Swedish high jumper and decathlete.
Helge Alexander Jansson (1 June 1904 – 17 October 1989) was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics and finished in seventh and sixth place in the decathlon, respectively; in 1924 he was also sixth in the high jump with a result of 1.85 m, three centimeters below his personal best.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Helge Jansson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Helge Jansson?
Swedish high jumper and decathlete (1904–1989)
When was Helge Jansson born?
Helge Jansson was born on 1 June 1904 in Eksjö.
When did Helge Jansson die?
Helge Jansson died on 17 October 1989 in Gothenburg.
What was Helge Jansson's occupation?
Helge Jansson was a high jumper and decathlete.
What nationality was Helge Jansson?
Helge Jansson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helge Jansson. https://biography.guide/helge-jansson/
MLA: "Helge Jansson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/helge-jansson/.
Chicago: "Helge Jansson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/helge-jansson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-26 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:15 UTC