Malcolm Svensson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Per Malcolm•Svensson |
| Used name | Malcolm•Svensson |
| Born | 25 October 1885 in Kulltorp, Gnosjö, Jönköping (SWE) |
| Died | 19 March 1961 (aged 75 years 4 months 25 days) in Jönköping, Jönköping (SWE) |
| Affiliations | Jönköpings AIK, Jönköping (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Swedish track and field athlete Malcolm Svensson represented Jönköpings AIK where he specialised in weight throwing disciplines. Svensson finished fourth in the hammer throw at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics with a best effort of 47.290 metres, which he achieved in the qualification round. He also finished a credible fifth in the 56-pound weight throw event.
Personal Best: HT – 49.73 (1923).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | SWE |
Malcolm Svensson | |||
| 56-pound Weight Throw, Men (Olympic) | 5 | |||||
| Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) | 4 |