Gunnar Johnson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Carl Gunnar•Johnson |
| Used name | Gunnar•Johnson |
| Born | 3 July 1889 in Jönköping, Jönköping (SWE) |
| Died | 19 June 1926 in Jönköping, Jönköping (SWE) |
| Affiliations | Jönköpings IS, Jönköping (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Sweden’s Gunnar Johnson represented Jönköpings IS where he was a specialist in the hammer throw. At the 1908 Swedish championships Johnson won the bronze medal. Four years later at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics he finished in 11th place with a throw of 39.92 metres. Johnson died in Jönköping at the age of 36.
Personal Best: HT – 42.35 (1912).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | SWE |
Gunnar Johnson | |||
| Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) | 11 |