About Tommy Persson
Born 1954. Tommy Persson is a Swedish athletics competitor.
Lars Tommy Persson (born 23 December 1954 in Östra Grevie, Skåne) is a retired long-distance runner from Sweden. He represented his native country twice at the Summer Olympics (1980 and 1984) in the men's marathon, finishing in 30th place in Moscow. Persson, nicknamed "Tomis", won the 1985 Stockholm Marathon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Tommy Persson?
Swedish distance runner
When was Tommy Persson born?
Tommy Persson was born on 23 December 1954 in Östra Grevie.
What is Tommy Persson's occupation?
Tommy Persson is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Tommy Persson?
Tommy Persson is Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Persson. https://biography.guide/tommy-persson/
MLA: "Tommy Persson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-persson/.
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