Erik Lester Eriksson (16 November 1942 – 26 October 2021)[1] was a Swedish freestyle swimmer who won two bronze relay medals at the 1966 European Aquatics Championships.[2] He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics in seven events with the best achievement of fifth-eighth place in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay.[3][4]

Lester Eriksson
Eriksson in the 1960s
Personal information
Born(1942-11-16)16 November 1942
Stockholm, Sweden
Died26 October 2021(2021-10-26) (aged 78)
Mogán, Las Palmas, Spain[1]
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubSK Neptun
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1966 Utrecht 4×100 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1966 Utrecht 4×200 m freestyle

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Lester Eriksson". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  2. ^ Lester ERIKSSON. les-sports.info
  3. ^ Lester Eriksson. sports-reference.com
  4. ^ Lester Eriksson. Swedish Olympic Committee