Theodor Neijström

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGustav Theodor•Neijström (-Neiström)
Used nameTheodor•Neijström
Born23 September 1883 in Eskilstuna, Södermanland (SWE)
Died29 July 1948 in Södertälje, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsEskilstuna GAK, Eskilstuna (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Theodor Neijström was a Swedish track and field athlete who represented Eskilstuna GAK. Neijström was one of the 42 competitors in the discus throw at the 1908 London Olympics, however only the distances of the top-11 throws were recorded with Neijström’s mark being unknown. He was also scheduled to compete in the shot put and the Greek-style discus throw but did not start in either event.

Personal Best: DT – 35.49 (1906).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Theodor Neijström
Shot Put, Men (Olympic) DNS
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) AC
Discus Throw, Greek Style, Men (Olympic) DNS