Axel Andersson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameErnst Axel•Andersson
Used nameAxel•Andersson
Born19 June 1887 in Sundsvall, Västernorrland (SWE)
Died17 August 1951 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsHammarby IF, Södermalm, Stockholm (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Axel Andersson was a Swedish middle-distance runner who represented Hammarby IF. Andersson competed in the 1,500 metres at the 1908 London Olympics. He finished in sixth place in his heat and did not advance to the final.

Personal Best: 1500 – 4:13.8 (1907).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Axel Andersson
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 6 h8 r1/2