Gustav Betzén

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGustav Reinhold•Betzén
Used nameGustav•Betzén
Born14 January 1886 in Harplinge, Halmstad, Halland (SWE)
Died13 November 1978 in Vällingby, Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsAIK, Solna (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Gustav Betzén was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the long jump. Betzén finished in 21st place at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics where he jumped 6.24 metres. He was also scheduled to compete in the triple jump but he did not start the event.

Personal Best: LJ – 6.48 (1912).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Gustav Betzén
Long Jump, Men (Olympic) 21
Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) DNS