Henry Jonsson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Henry•Jonsson (-Kälarne) |
| Used name | Henry•Jonsson |
| Born | 12 May 1912 in Stugun, Ragunda, Jämtland (SWE) |
| Died | 9 March 2001 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Measurements | 181 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | SoIK Hellas, Nacka (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Henry Jonsson had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1936 Olympics 5000 metres; 2nd in the 1938 European Championships 5000 metres. In the European Championships he competed under the name Henry Kälarne.
Personal Best: 5000 – 14:18.8 (1939).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | SWE |
Henry Jonsson | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–1–0 1938 Paris silver: 5000 m)