Bo Erik Örjan Forssander (born 2 August 1942) is a retired Swedish sprinter. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics in the 110 m hurdles with the best achievement of sixth place in 1968.[1] He won a silver medal in this event at the 1970 European Cup and finished eighth at the 1966 European Championships. Forssander was the Swedish champion over 100 m (1967) and 110 m hurdles (1960, 1961, 1963–64 and 1967–72), and held the national record in the 110 m hurdles from 1964 to 1992.[4][3]

Bo Forssander
Bo Forssander at the 1968 Olympics
Personal information
NicknameSkackan
Born2 August 1942 (1942-08-02) (age 81)
Hässleholm, Sweden
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Hurdles, sprint
ClubSkackans IF, Karlsborg
Malmö AI
Gävle Godtemplares IK
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)110 mH – 13.73 (1968)[1][2]
100 m – 10.7[3]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Cup
Silver medal – second place 1970 Stockholm 110 m hurdles

References edit

  1. ^ a b Bo Forssander. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Bo Forssander. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ a b Bo Forssander 1942-08-02. storagrabbar.se
  4. ^ Bo Forssander. Swedish Olympic Committee