Hans-Olof Johansson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHans-Olof Harald•Johansson
Used nameHans-Olof•Johansson
Born18 March 1936 in Sköldinge, Katrineolm, Södermanland (SWE)
Died18 February 2022 in Oxelösund, Södermanland (SWE)
Measurements176 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsNyköpings SK, Nyköping (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Sweden’s Hans-Olof Johansson was a track athlete who specialised in the 400 metres. Johansson was part of the Swedish quartet that ran in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1960 Roma Olympics where they reached the semi-finals. At the Swedish national championships he won the 400 metres title in 1961, finished second in 1960, and came in third place in 1962. At the 1962 European Athletics Championships Johansson set a Swedish record in the 400 metres that stood until 1972.

Personal Best: 400 – 46.7 (1962).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Hans-Olof Johansson
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Sweden 6 h2 r2/3