John Klintberg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Julius•Klintberg
Used nameJohn•Klintberg
Born6 February 1885 in Böda, Borgholm, Kalmar (SWE)
Died16 December 1955 in Johanneshov, Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
Measurements174 cm / 63 kg
AffiliationsSödermalms IK, Stockholm (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

John Klintberg was a Swedish long-distance runner who represented Södermalms IK. Klintberg ran in the cross-country race at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics but did not finish the course. Sweden won gold in the team cross-country event with the best three times counting towards the result. As Klintberg did not finish he was not awarded with a medal. He was also scheduled to run in the 10,000 metres but did not start the event.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE John Klintberg
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
Cross-Country, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNF
Cross-Country, Team, Men (Olympic) Sweden 1 Gold