About Martin Persson
Lived 1886 – 1918 (aged 31). Martin Persson was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Martin Persson (13 October 1886 – 13 February 1918) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1912, he qualified for the final of the 10000 metres event but did not participate in the race. He was eliminated in the first round in the 5000 metres competition.
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 Martin Persson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Martin Persson?
Swedish distance runner
When was Martin Persson born?
Martin Persson was born on 13 October 1886.
When did Martin Persson die?
Martin Persson died on 13 February 1918.
What was Martin Persson's occupation?
Martin Persson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Martin Persson?
Martin Persson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martin Persson. https://biography.guide/martin-persson/
MLA: "Martin Persson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/martin-persson/.
Chicago: "Martin Persson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/martin-persson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC