Rune LARSSON

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Rune LARSSON

Born
Jun 17, 1924
Events
400 m hurdles

Rune LARSSON is a Sweden sprinter, born on June 17, 1924. He competes primarily in the 400m, 400mH and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 48.8h in the 400m, 51.9h in the 400mH and 3:11.6h in the 4x400m. He has earned 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles51.9h
1952 season best53.35Jul 20, 1952
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 bronze
Last competitionThe XV Olympic GamesJul 26, 1952 · 3:13.55

As of Nov 2, 2026: 400 m hurdles 51.9h, 1952 season best 53.35 (Jul 20, 1952) · Last competition: The XV Olympic Games, Jul 26, 1952, 3:13.55 · Olympic Games: 2 bronze · 102 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mLondon 194848.8h931 pts–
400mHLondon 194851.9h1,038 pts–
4x400mBruxelles 19503:11.6h–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––22

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1952400mH 53.35–Jul 20, 1952The XV Olympic Games
1948400mH 52.0–Jul 30, 1948The XIV Olympic Games
1946400mH 55.8h–Aug 22, 1946Oslo European Championships
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Rune LARSSON's 400 m hurdles personal best is 51.9h, set on Jul 30, 1948 in Wembley Stadium, London (GBR).

Rune LARSSON competes in the 400 m hurdles.

1952 season best: 53.35, set on Jul 20, 1952. Last competition: The XV Olympic Games on Jul 26, 1952, 3:13.55.

Rune LARSSON has won 2 Olympic Games medals.