Elis Johansson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johan Elis•Johansson (-Mattses) |
| Used name | Elis•Johansson |
| Born | 29 August 1897 in Hedemora, Dalarna (SWE) |
| Died | 10 December 1956 in Summit, New Jersey (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm |
| Affiliations | IF Thor, Uppsala (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Elis Johansson was a Swedish track and field athlete who represented IF Thor. A specialist in middle-distance running, Johansson ran in the 800 metres at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics but was eliminated in his heat. He later moved to the United States, living in Ohio for a brief time before moving to Newark, New Jersey, by 1935. Johansson worked as a waiter at a country club and died in Summit, New Jersey, in 1956.
Personal Best: 800 – 1:56.8 (1920).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | SWE |
Elis Johansson | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 h2 r1/3 |