Rolf Franksson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOlof Emil Rolf•Franksson
Used nameRolf•Franksson
Born29 August 1900 in Ockelbo, Gävleborg (SWE)
Died14 September 1971 in Ockelbo, Gävleborg (SWE)
AffiliationsIFK Gävle, Gävle (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Rolf Franksson was a Swedish track and field athlete who represented IFK Gävle. Franksson competed in the long jump at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics. He finished in fourth place in the qualification round before finishing in sixth place overall with a best jump of 6.730 metres.

Personal Best: LJ – 6.95 (1921).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Rolf Franksson
Long Jump, Men (Olympic) 6