About Sven Låftman
Lived 1887 – 1977 (aged 89). Sven Låftman was a Swedish athletics competitor, journalist and referee.
Sven Låftman (December 16, 1887 – July 5, 1977) was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Låftman won his preliminary heat in the 200 metres with a time of 23.8 seconds, the slowest winning time in the round. This qualified Låftman to compete in the semifinals, but he did not start in his semifinal heat.
He did not advance to the semifinals in the 400 metres after placing third and last in his preliminary heat.
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Who was Sven Låftman?
Swedish athlete (1887–1977)
When was Sven Låftman born?
Sven Låftman was born on 16 December 1887 in Filipstad church parish.
When did Sven Låftman die?
Sven Låftman died on 5 July 1977 in Engelbrekt church parish.
What was Sven Låftman's occupation?
Sven Låftman was an athletics competitor, journalist and referee.
What nationality was Sven Låftman?
Sven Låftman was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sven Låftman. https://biography.guide/sven-laftman/
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