Gösta Leandersson

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Gösta Leandersson (22 April 1918 – 1995) was a Swedish marathon runner.[2] He won the Košice Peace Marathon in 1948 and 1950 and Boston Marathon in 1949. At the European championships he finished fifth in 1946, and fourth in 1950.[1][3]

Gösta Leandersson
Leandersson at the 1949 Boston Marathon
Personal information
Born22 April 1918
Died1995 (aged 76–77)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Marathon, 10,000 m
ClubVålådalens SK
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Marathon – 2:19:36 (1953)
10,000 m – 31:29.0 (1943)[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Gösta Leandersson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ "Boston Marathon, All-time men's, women's winners". sportingnews.com. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. ^ Gösta Leandersson. storagrabbar.se