Bertil von Wachenfeldt

Johan Bertil Karl von Wachenfeldt (4 March 1909 – 30 September 1995)[3] was a Swedish sprinter who specialized in the 400 m distance. He competed in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1928 and 1936 Summer Olympics and finished in fourth and fifth place, respectively; in 1936 he failed to reach the final of the individual 400 m event.[1]

Bertil von Wachenfeldt
Bertil von Wachenfeldt in the 1930's
Personal information
Born4 March 1909
Storvik, Sweden
Died30 September 1995 (aged 86)
Göteborg, Sweden
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event400 m
ClubIF Thor, Uppsala;
IK Göta
Achievements and titles
Personal best400 m – 47.8 (1937)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1934 Turin 400 m
Bronze medal – third place 1934 Turin 4×400 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 1938 Paris 4×400 m relay

Wachenfeldt won three bronze medals at the European championships: two in 1934 and one in 1938.[1] He won the national 400 m title in 1935 and 1938 and held the national records over 300 m and 400 m.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Bertil von Wachenfeldt. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Bertil von Wachenfeldt. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ Bertil von Wachenfeldt. Swedish Olympic Committee
  4. ^ Bertil von Wachenfeldt 1909-1995 Archived 12 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. storagrabbar.se
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