About Johan Nyström
Lived 1874 – 1968 (aged 94). Johan Nyström was a Swedish marathon runner.
Johan Ferdinand Nyström (April 16, 1874, in Håtuna – September 30, 1968, in Tierp) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Nyström competed in the marathon. He was one of six runners who failed to finish the event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johan Nyström?
Swedish distance runner (1874-1968)
When was Johan Nyström born?
Johan Nyström was born on 16 April 1874 in Håtuna church parish.
When did Johan Nyström die?
Johan Nyström died on 30 September 1968.
What was Johan Nyström's occupation?
Johan Nyström was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Johan Nyström?
Johan Nyström was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johan Nyström (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johan Nyström. https://biography.guide/johan-nystrom-marathon-runner/
MLA: "Johan Nyström." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johan-nystrom-marathon-runner/.
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