Per Axel Eriksson (11 April 1925 – 6 October 2016) was a Swedish decathlete who finished seventh at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[3][4] He won the national titles in the pentathlon in 1946–48 and 1951–53 and in the decathlon in 1948 and 1953–56. His son Per Thomas Eriksson is also a retired Olympic track and field athlete who competed in multiple events.[1]

Per Axel Eriksson
Personal information
Born11 April 1925
Nyhammar, Sweden
Died6 October 2016(2016-10-06) (aged 91)
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventDecathlon
ClubSöderhamns IF
Ljusne AIK
Arbrå IK
Achievements and titles
Personal best6570/6987 (1950)[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Per Eriksson. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Per-Axel Eriksson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ Per Eriksson 1925-04-11. storagrabbar.se
  4. ^ Per Eriksson. Swedish Olympic Committee