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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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 2 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 400mH | 53.35 | – | Jul 20, 1952 | The XV Olympic Games |
| 1948 | 400mH | 52.0 | – | Jul 30, 1948 | The XIV Olympic Games |
| 1946 | 400mH | 55.8h | – | Aug 22, 1946 | Oslo European Championships |