Gunnar Petersson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl Gunnar•Petersson
Used nameGunnar•Petersson
Nick/petnamesVäxjö-Pelle
Born10 October 1915 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Died4 July 2003 in Växjö, Kronoberg (SWE)
Measurements180 cm / 75 kg
AffiliationsIFK Växjö, Växjö (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Personal Best: JT – 72.77 (1947).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Gunnar Petersson
Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) 9