Henrik Nordström

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohan Henrik•Nordström
Used nameHenrik•Nordström
Born30 April 1891 in Älvkarleby, Uppsala (SWE)
Died10 February 1982 in Eskilstuna, Södermanland (SWE)
AffiliationsIFK Eskilstuna, Eskilstuna (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Swedish distance runner Henrik Nordström represented IFK Eskilstuna and competed at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. Nordström ran in the cross-country race but did not finish the course. Sweden won gold in the team event but as Nordström was not one of the best-three placed Swedes overall he was not awarded with a medal. He also ran in the 5,000 metres, finishing in second place in his heat to reach the final, but he did not appear on the start line for a chance to win a medal. Nordström was scheduled to run in the 10,000 metres but did not start that race either.

Personal Best: 5000 – 15:49.1 (1912).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Henrik Nordström
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 2 h4 r1/2
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
Cross-Country, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNF
Cross-Country, Team, Men (Olympic) Sweden 1 Gold