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Bo Gustafsson

Bo Gustafsson

SWESWEMen
Birth dateSep 29, 1954
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Bo Gustafsson is a Sweden race walker, born on September 29, 1954. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:26:14 in the 20kmW, 3:44:49 in the 50kmW, 19:27.43 in the 5000m-short-track, 47:45.6h in the 10,000Metr and 3:54:59.7h in the 50,000Metr. He has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:44:49
50,000 Metres Race Walk
3:54:59.7h
1997 season best
4:07:36
Apr 20, 1997
1997 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Aug 2, 1997 · DNF
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Record
National record · 50 km Race Walk 3:44:49
National record
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:44:49, 50,000 Metres Race Walk 3:54:59.7h, 1997 season best 4:07:36 (Apr 20, 1997) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina, Aug 2, 1997, DNF · Olympic Games: 1 silver · National record (50 km Race Walk) · 71 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:26:14
3:44:49
19:27.43
47:45.6HT
3:54:59.7HT
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1997
50kmW
4:07:36-Apr 20, 1997
↓
Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1991
50kmW
3:49:47-Jul 28, 1991
↓
-
1990
50,000Metr
3:54:59.7h-May 26, 1990--
1989
50kmW
3:51:17-Jul 27, 1989
↓
-
1988
50kmW
3:44:49-Sep 30, 1988
↓
-
1987
5000m-short-track
19:27.43-Mar 7, 1987-IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
1986
50kmW
3:50:13-Aug 31, 1986
↓
Stuttgart European Championships
1985
50kmW
3:48:35-Jun 15, 1985
↓
-
1984
50kmW
3:53:19-Aug 11, 1984
↓
-
1982
10,000Metr
39:51.13-Aug 22, 1982
↑
-
1982
50kmW
4:01:21-Sep 10, 1982
↓
Athina European Championships
1978
20kmW
1:26:14-Aug 30, 1978-Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1973
10,000Metr
47:45.6h-Aug 25, 1973
↑
European Junior Championships

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
50kmW
4:07:36-Apr 20Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
4:07:36-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
50kmW
3:49:47-Jul 28Boras, Borås

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 27Split European Championships
50,000Metr
3:54:59.7HT-May 26Race Walking Meetin, Fana

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:51:17-Jul 27Örnsköldsvik

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:44:49-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
50kmW
3:45:44-Aug 21Arras

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
5000m-short-track
19:27.43-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:50:13-Aug 31Stuttgart European Championships
50kmW
3:50:13-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:48:35-Jun 15Boras, Borås

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:53:19-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

1983

2 performances

1982

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:01:21-Sep 10Athina European Championships
50kmW
4:01:21-Sep 6Athina European Championships
20kmW
DQ-Sep 6Athina European Championships
10,000Metr
39:51.13-Aug 22Göteborg

1978

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:26:14-Aug 30Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
20kmW
1:26:14-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
20kmW
1:26:48-Jun 24Ajka

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
47:45.6HT-Aug 25European Junior Championships
10Kilometr
47:45.6HT-Aug 24European Junior Championships

Honours

7

The XXIV Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1988
7

Stuttgart European Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1986
🥈

The XXIII Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1984
🥉

Athina European Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bo Gustafsson's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Bo Gustafsson's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:44:49, set on Sep 30, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR).

Which events does Bo Gustafsson compete in?

Bo Gustafsson competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 50,000 Metres Race Walk.

How did Bo Gustafsson perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 4:07:36, set on Apr 20, 1997. Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina on Aug 2, 1997, DNF.

How many medals has Bo Gustafsson won?

Bo Gustafsson has won 1 Olympic Games medal.