About Leif Ekman
Lived 1893 – 1967 (aged 74). Leif Ekman was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Leif Ekman (January 16, 1893 – October 1, 1967) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Gothenburg and died in Råda, Västra Götaland County. In 1912, he finished seventh in the standing high jump event.
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Who was Leif Ekman?
Swedish high jumper (1893–1967)
When was Leif Ekman born?
Leif Ekman was born on 16 January 1893 in Gothenburg.
When did Leif Ekman die?
Leif Ekman died on 1 October 1967 in Gothenburg.
What was Leif Ekman's occupation?
Leif Ekman was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Leif Ekman?
Leif Ekman was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leif Ekman. https://biography.guide/leif-ekman/
MLA: "Leif Ekman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leif-ekman/.
Chicago: "Leif Ekman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leif-ekman/.
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