Gunnar Bolander

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGunnar Napoleon•Bolander
Used nameGunnar•Bolander
Born20 July 1889 in Västerås, Västmanland (SWE)
Died19 December 1964 in Västerås, Västmanland (SWE)
Measurements190 cm / 89 kg
AffiliationsUpsala SIF, Uppsala (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Gunnar Bolander was a Swedish track and field athlete who represented Upsala SIF. Bolander competed in the discus at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics where he finished in 26th place. He was also scheduled to compete in the two-handed discus throw but he did not start the event.

Personal Best: DT – 39.90 (1913).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Gunnar Bolander
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 26
Discus Throw, Both Hands, Men (Olympic) DNS