Henry Jonsson

Henry Jonsson
Medal record
Men's athletics
Competitor for  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze 1936 Berlin 5000 metres
European Championships
Silver 1938 Paris 5000 metres
Henry Kälarne

Henry John Jonsson (May 12, 1912 – March 9, 2001) was a Swedish long distance runner who changed his name in 1940 to Henry Kälarne. He was born in Håsjö in Jämtland.

He competed for Sweden in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany in the 5000 metres where he won the bronze medal. He also competed at the 1938 European Championships, finishing second behind Taisto Mäki. He died in Stockholm.


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